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Fibromyalgia

American Academy of Pain Management

The American Fibromyalgia Syndrome Association
AFSA is the only charitable organization whose primary mission is to seed research in fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) and chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). AFSA acknowledges that patient and physician education, public awareness and advocacy are all important ingredients in aiding the lives of people with FMS and CFS.

Arthritis Foundation
Provides information about arthritis and fibromyalgia, including research, nutrition tips, and product recommendations.

The Chronic Syndrome Support Association, Inc.

The Chronic Syndrome Support Association, Inc. was founded in order to educate the general population and health-care professionals who lack current knowledge of the research being done, and potential research that needs to be done, on these serious, yet invisible, conditions. Information on the quarterly newsletter and free pamphlet is available at the site.

FibroCenter

A community of education, support and understanding for people with fibromyalgia. Sponsored by Pfizer Inc.

Fibrohugs
Offers monitored chats and forums, research results, information, and support for people with fibromyalgia and their friends and families. The site also has information about related illnesses and conditions, such as chronic fatigue syndrome, myofascial pain, and lupus.

Fibromyalgia Association of Houston

The Fibromyalgia Community
This site provides information, valuable tips, online discussion areas, a free newsletter, and links for U.S., Canadian, and United Kingdom resources about fibromyalgia.

The Fibromyalgia Network     (800) 853-2929
A clearinghouse for information about advances in research and for patient information on fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome. Offers free information along with a state-by-state list of referrals to doctors and support groups. The organization also answers general questions about fibromyalgia by phone or mail.

Fibromyalgia Personal Support Centre
This site is maintained by people who have fibromyalgia and provides information, links, and an online discussion group.

Fibromyalgia - The Information and the Care You Deserve
The online version of a brochure produced by the NPF, APF and ACPA which offers information about fibromyalgia and its available treatments.

Fibromyalgia - The Information and the Care You Deserve Patient Handbook
The online version of a handbook produced by the NPF, APF and ACPA which offers information about fibromyalgia and its treatments, along with tips and facts about the disease.

Fibrotalk
An online support community for people with fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, and related diseases.

Friends With Fibro
Salisbury, Maine-based fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome support site that includes many links.

The National Fibromyalgia Association
This site has information for patients, health care providers, and media, and provides a support group directory.

National Fibromyalgia Partnership
The site of the largest membership organization for fibromyalgia, with articles, research abstracts, and reviews of books and videos.

North Texas Fibromyalgia Support and Meetup Group
This forum is provided to allow our members to meet others in our area rising to the professional, personal & social impacts as well as the physical limitations and self image challenges of FMS.

Physicians for Patients
An online version of a physician mediated support group for patients, families and friends of those with fibromyalgia.

ProHealth.com
Provides fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome news and information. Includes research abstracts, articles, and an online community.

We Are FMily
An online support group that offers monitored chats, moderated message boards, daily research updates and information, and support for people with fibromyalgia and their families and friends.

Books


The Complete Idiot's Guide to Fibromyalgia by Lynne Matallana et al
Fibromyalgia and Chronic Myofascial Pain: A Survival Manual (2nd Edition)by Devin J. Starlanyl and Mary Ellen Copeland
Fibromyalgia: The Complete Guide From Medical Experts and Patientsby Sharon Ostalecki
Fibromyalgia: A Comprehensive Approach What You Can Do About Chronic Pain and Fatigue by Miryam Ehrlich Williamson
Taking Charge of Fibromyalgia: Everything You Need to Know to Manage Fibromyalgia, Fifth Edition by Julie W. Kelly and Rosalie Devonshire
What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Fibromyalgia: The Revolutionary Treatment That Can Reverse the Diseaseby R. Paul St. Amand and Claudia Craig Marek

DVDs


Living With Fibromyalgia: A Journey of Hope and Understanding
Massage Therapy for Fibromyalgia
Mayo Clinic Wellness Solutions for Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia: Show Me Where It Hurts
Yoga for Healing

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