21. Welcome To The American Fibromyalgia Syndrome Association Homepage of the American fibromyalgia Syndrome Association. http://www.afsafund.org/

AFSA is an all volunteer nonprofit organization dedicated to funding research that investigates the causes and treatments for fibromyalgia syndrome. A 501(c)3 Nonprofit Charitable Organization. The American Fibromyalgia Syndrome Association (AFSA) is the nation’s leading nonprofit organization dedicated to funding research that accelerates the pace of medical discoveries to improve the quality of life for patients with fibromyalgia. Through donations, AFSA supports studies that seek out the causes and treatments for fibromyalgia, which is an extremely painful, fatiguing, and often debilitating medical condition that affects 3-5% of the population. By stepping up research on fibromyalgia, AFSA and its generous contributors are working together to make a substantial difference in the lives of millions. Scientists are currently focusing on abnormalities in the central nervous system that are believed to cause widespread muscular pain, sleep and digestive disorders, chronic headaches, memory and concentration difficulties, and many other body-wide symptoms. Ninety percent of donations to AFSA go directly to fund research.

22. Fibromyalgia Symptoms Treatment Fibromyalgia FMS Treatment Learn about signs symptoms of fibromyalgia, fibromyalgia syndrome FMS symptoms like headaches, dizziness, numbness, tingling. Information on fibromyalgia http://www.fibromyalgia-symptoms.org/

Fibromyalgia Forum Home What is Fibromyalgia? Fibromyalgia Symptoms ... Links What is Fibromyalgia Fibromyalgia is not well understood by the medical community. It is known, though, that certain people are more at risk of developing fibromyalgia than others. The symptoms of fibromyalgia can include everything from widespread pain to fatigue; menstrual pain to sleep disturbances. Because of the variety of fibromyalgia symptoms, there are a number of associated conditions linked to fibromyalgia. Conventional Treatment Since the cause of fibromyalgia is unknown, there is no fibromyalgia cure. However, by treating the symptoms you may be experiencing, your doctor should be able to provide you with fibromyalgia relief . One aspect of your treatment will likely include a medication . An assortment of drugs are available to ease your fibromyalgia pain, help you sleep or treat other fibromyalgia symptoms. Diagnosis and Tests Although there is not one singular test that can conclusively determine whether you have fibromyalgia, there are certain procedures that can be performed to rule out other similar disorders. Learn just how fibromyalgia is diagnosed as well as the various doctors that can benefit you during your fibromyalgia treatment.

23. Fibromyalgia Treatment Center / Guaifenesin Protocol The fibromyalgia Treatment Center, Inc. provides information on the Guaifenesin Protocol, a treatment for fibromyalgia developed by Dr. R. Paul St. Amand. http://www.fibromyalgiatreatment.com/

Fibromyalgia Treatment Center Contributors and Sponsors Commemorative Contributions Shop for a good cause Translate this site Information available on Identity Theft Protection. Ask for free brochure. WELCOME You are NOT crazy. If you have fibromyalgia you are ill. You may have been told that whatever you have seems untreatable. You may have been overmedicated by well-intentioned health care providers who wanted desperately to help you. You may have fallen victim to some of the many folks who are making billions of dollars a year off your desperate search for something, anything, that helps. We are here to help. We provide educational materials based on a lifetime of work by R. Paul St. Amand, MD, treating fibromyalgia. We raise money to fund legitimate fibromyalgia research. Our mission is to increase knowledge, reduce frustration and most important, to help. Your quality of life is extremely important to us. We are gratified that the number of people and organizations devoted to helping fibromyalgics has grown enormously. Treatment of fibromyalgia has become a multi-billion dollar industry and we have no objection to profit. However, conflicting information provided by marketers regarding the guaifenesin protocol can be harmful. If, after thorough investigation you and your doctor determine that implementing the guaifenesin protocol is appropriate for you, it is critically important that it be adhered to precisely.

24. Fibromyalgia Facts - 10 Things You Should Know About Fibromyalgia fibromyalgia is an arthritisrelated syndrome which can be difficult to diagnose. There are important facts you should know about fibromyalgia. http://arthritis.about.com/od/fibromyalgia/a/fibro_facts.htm

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25. Living With Fibromyalgia, First Drug Approved A look at the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment approaches for fibromyalgia. http://www.fda.gov/consumer/updates/fibromyalgia062107.html

FDA Home Page Search FDA Site FDA A-Z Index Contact FDA Consumer Update Sign up for Consumer Updates by e-mail RSS feed for Consumer Updates what is RSS? Main Consumer Health Information Page Living with Fibromyalgia, First Drug Approved Getty Images Symptoms of fibromyalgia include fatigue, pain in muscles and joints, difficulty sleeping, and morning stiffness. Printer-friendly PDF (341 KB) On this page: Debilitating Effects What Causes Fibromyalgia? Getting a Diagnosis First Drug Approved ... For More Information After meeting on the Internet in 1997, Lynne Matallana and Karen Lee Richards discovered they had a lot in common. They both had seen numerous doctors before being diagnosed with fibromyalgia, a chronic condition characterized by fatigue and widespread pain in muscles and joints. They both had trouble finding medical information and support for coping with the illness. Seven months after meeting, they started gathering with five other people with fibromyalgia who also wanted to bring awareness to the issue. "We called ourselves 'the pillow posse' because we would meet and have our pillows to support our aching bodies," Matallana says. Those gatherings grew into the National Fibromyalgia Association (NFA), an organization that now provides support, research information, medical education, and messages of hope to millions.

26. Marijuana-based Drug Reduces Fibromyalgia Pain, Study Suggests Feb 18, 2008 Patients with fibromyalgia treated with a synthetic form of marijuana, nabilone, showed significant reductions in pain and anxiety in a http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/02/080217214547.htm

Science News Share Blog Cite Print Email Bookmark Marijuana-based Drug Reduces Fibromyalgia Pain, Study Suggests ScienceDaily (Feb. 18, 2008) See also: Pain Control Fibromyalgia Joint Pain Marijuana ... Placebo effect Fibromyalgia syndrome has no cure, is difficult to diagnose, and effective pain management strategies are a must to help patients cope with the disease. An estimated 12 million Americans have fibromyalgia, which is characterized by widespread muscle and joint pain and myriad other symptoms. The condition is far more prevalent in women and the incidence increases with age, reaching 7 percent among women 65 years and older. Forty subjects were selected for the nabilone trial, conducted by researchers at the University of Manitoba Rehabilitation Hospital. They were divided into nabilone and placebo groups and were treated for four weeks. The authors noted this was the first randomized, controlled-access trial to evaluate nabilone for pain reduction and quality-of-life improvement in fibromyalgia patients. Nabilone is one of two oral marijuana-based compounds, known as cannabinoids, available in Canada and is approved for treatment of nausea and vomiting during chemotherapy. Results of the Manitoba study showed the nabilone group had significant reductions in pain and anxiety, measured by comparisons with baseline scores on the visual analogue scale for pain, the Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire (FIQ) and the FIQ anxiety score. From the data, the study concluded nabilone has significant benefits for pain relief and functional improvement in fibromyalgia patients. Although the improvement was significant, none of the nabilone-treated subjects had complete relief of their fibromyalgia symptoms.

27. Log In Problems fibromyalgia is a chronic syndrome that occurs predominantly in women and is marked by generalized pain, multiple defined tender points, fatigue, http://www.medscape.com/resource/fibromyalgia

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28. Fibromyalgia And Chronic Fatigue Syndrome - Symptoms, Diagnosing And Treating Fi Learn the signs and symptoms of fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome as well as how the conditions are diagnosed and treated. http://chronicfatigue.about.com/

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29. Fibromyalgia fibromyalgia (fibro-mi-l-ja) is a disorder that causes aches and pain all over the body. People with FM also are tender throughout the body, which is most http://www.4woman.gov/FAQ/fibromya.htm

Skip navigation Fibromyalgia Give us feedback on this page Printer-friendly version PDF file, 84 Kb] What is fibromyalgia (FM)? What are the symptoms of fibromyalgia? How common is fibromyalgia? Who is mainly affected? What causes fibromyalgia? ... Autoimmune Diseases: Overview What is fibromyalgia (FM)? Fibromyalgia (fi-bro-mi-l-ja) is a disorder that causes aches and pain all over the body. People with FM also are tender throughout the body, which is most pronounced at certain regions termed "tender points." Tender points are specific places on the neck, shoulders, back, hips, arms, and legs. These points hurt when pressure is put on them. What are the symptoms of fibromyalgia? People with FM could have: Muscle pain Fatigue Trouble sleeping Joint pain, stiffness (sometimes worse in the morning) Headaches Restless legs Tingling or numbness in hands and feet Problems with thinking and memory (sometimes called "fibro fog") Leg cramps Feeling nervous Depression Feeling dizzy or lightheaded Painful cramping during your period Jaw pain Upset stomach, cramping, bloating, feeling constipated or

30. What You Need To Know About Fibromyalgia fibromyalgia is a condition characterized by aching and pain in muscles, tendons and joints all over the body, especially along the spine. http://www.clevelandclinic.org/arthritis/treat/facts/fibromyalgia.htm

What You Need to Know About Fibromyalgia What is fibromyalgia? Fibromyalgia is a condition characterized by aching and pain in muscles, tendons and joints all over the body, especially along the spine. There are measurable changes in body chemistry and function in some people with fibromyalgia. These changes may be responsible for certain symptoms. However, fibromyalgia is not associated with muscle, nerve or joint injury; inadequate muscle repair; or any serious bodily damage or disease. Also, people who have fibromyalgia are not at greater risk for any other musculoskeletal disease. What are the symptoms of fibromyalgia? The pain in people with fibromyalgia usually seems worse when they are trying to relax and is less noticeable during busy activities or exercise. Other symptoms are often associated with the pain, including: What causes fibromyalgia? The exact cause of fibromyalgia is unknown. There are, however, many theories about why people get fibromyalgia. One theory suggests that stress contributes to the onset of fibromyalgia (see Figure 1). Physical and emotional factors may also contribute to the onset of fibromyalgia. For example, a physical illness (such as an infection) could cause changes in your body chemistry that lead to pain and sleeplessness.

31. Symptoms - Fibromyalgia. In fibromyalgia, generalized, widespread muscular pain and tender points (see figure 1) may be present. Pain is generally felt all over, although it may http://www.orthop.washington.edu/uw/fibromyalgia/tabID__3376/ItemID__33/PageID__

Home Site Map Contact Us Links ... View article with questions Fibromyalgia. Last updated Wednesday, December 22, 2004 Figure 1 - Dots indicate possible locations of tender points Symptoms Symptoms In fibromyalgia, generalized, widespread muscular pain and tender points (see figure 1) may be present. Pain is generally felt all over, although it may start in one region, such as the neck and shoulders, and seems to spread over a period of time. Fibromyalgia pain has been described in a variety of ways including: burning, radiating, gnawing, sore, stiff, and aching. It often varies according to time of the day, activity level, weather, sleep patterns, and stress levels . Most people with fibromyalgia say that some degree of pain is always present. They sense that the pain is mainly in their muscles and often note that fibromyalgia feels like a persistent flu. About 90 percent of people with fibromyalgia describe moderate or severe fatigue with lack of energy, decreased exercise endurance, or the kind of exhaustion felt with the flu or with lack of sleep. Often the fatigue is more of a problem and more troubling than the pain. Generally, people with fibromyalgia wake up feeling tired, even after sleeping throughout the night. They may be aware that their sleep has become lighter and that they wake up during the night. Scientific studies have demonstrated that most people with fibromyalgia have an abnormal sleep pattern, especially an interruption in their deep sleep.

32. National Fibromyalgia Partnershi The mission of this organization is to provide medicallyaccurate, quality resource information on fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS). http://www.fmpartnership.org/

National Fibromyalgia Partnership, Inc. Home of Fibromyalgia Frontiers Journal! About Us Learn About Fibromyalgia* People with fibromyalgia no longer have to be alone! The National Fibromyalgia Partnership offers current, medically-accurate information on the symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and research of fibromyalgia. Check out our menu at left. Resource Info Myofascial Pain Membership Click Here Fibromyalgia Frontiers Journal Get A Brochure/Catalog Shop Our Online Store FrontiersNews.org The publications and websites of the National Fibromyalgia Partnership (NFP) are made possible solely by the generous support of the membership of the NFP. Please help us to continue to raise awareness about fibromyalgia. Consider becoming a member, and help spread the word! We need your help! *Some information is available in Spanish and French.

33. What Is Fibromyalgia? fibromyalgia is a chronic condition characterized primarily by widespread pain throughout the body. The name fibromyalgia, introduced by Muhammad Yunus MD http://www.quackwatch.com/03HealthPromotion/fibromyalgia/whatisfms.html

Paintracking Home Page Quackwatch Home Page What Is Fibromyalgia? Deborah A. Barrett Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition characterized primarily by widespread pain throughout the body. The name fibromyalgia, introduced by Muhammad Yunus MD and his colleagues in 1981, literally means pain in the muscles and tissue. "Fibro" refers to the fascia or connective tissue, "my" to muscle, and "algia" to pain. Other ailments associated with fibromyalgia include fatigue, poor quality sleep, difficulty concentrating, sensitivity to light, noise and cold, and irritable bowel. As many as 2% of the general population may suffer from this condition. No ethnic group seems any more likely to have fibromyalgia; however women develop it approximately 8 times more often than do men. While the medical community does not yet understand the pathology underlying fibromyalgia, more and more information about this condition is becoming known. Medical researchers are now actively searching for the cause, mechanisms and best treatments for fibromyalgia and related conditions. To keep abreast of scientific studies on fibromyalgia, you can search and read the abstracts of articles on MEDLINEplus , the National Library of Medicine's database of medical journal articles.

34. Fibromyalgia Resource Center - HealingWell.com Resources on fibromyalgia, including articles, news, information, message forums and chat rooms, email, books, videos, newsletter, resource directory and http://www.healingwell.com/fibro/

HOME VIDEOS RESOURCE DIRECTORY JOIN HEALINGWELL ... SEARCH Fibromyalgia Resource Center New Books on Fibromyalgia Find new book releases, featured titles, and reviews about books on Fibromyalgia at our Amazon affiliate bookstore, WellnessBooks.com A Walking Program for Fibromyalgia It's Springtime, a good time for change. Exercise, especially walking, can be just what you are looking for to alleviate your symptoms. Fibromyalgia Resources Online Looking for an organization, support group, chat room, information site, book, or research on your illness? Browse our directory for links to the web's best resources. Select A Topic: AIDS - HIV Allergies Anxiety/Panic Disorders Arthritis Breast Cancer Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Cystic Fibrosis Depression Diabetes Epilepsy Fibromyalgia GERD (Acid Reflux) Headaches Heartburn Hepatitis Irritable Bowel Syndrome Lupus Lyme Disease Migraines Multiple Sclerosis Prostate Cancer Video Webcasts Clinical Resources Selected Posts Anyone experienced a Positive ANA and few 'tender spots' when dx with Fibro

35. InteliHealth: InteliHealth Featuring Harvard Medical School s consumer health information. For more than 550 diseases and conditions, learn What Is It?, Symptoms, http://www.intelihealth.com/IH/ihtIH/WSIHW000/9339/9994.html

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36. Fibromyalgia: Online References For Health Concerns fibromyalgia is a relatively common disorder characterized by widespread muscle pain, stiffness, and disturbed sleep. People with fibromyalgia may have pain http://www.lef.org/protocols/immune_connective_joint/fibromyalgia_01.htm

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37. Herbs And Supplements For Fibromyalgia Learn about herbs and supplements commonly used for fibromyalgia. http://altmedicine.about.com/cs/conditionsetoh/a/Fibromyalgia.htm

zGCID=" test0" zGCID+=" test4" zJs=10 zJs=11 zJs=12 zJs=13 zc(5,'jsc',zJs,9999999,'') zDO=0 You are here: About Health Alternative Medicine Fibromyalgia Herbs and Supplements for Fibromyalgia Alternative Medicine Health Alternative Medicine Essentials ... Submit to Digg Most Popular Detox Quiz The Detox Diet Stress Effects Quiz Foods to Eat Related Sites Holistic Healing Yoga Exercise Stress Management Herbs and Supplements for Fibromyalgia From Cathy Wong Your Guide to Alternative Medicine FREE Newsletter. Sign Up Now! About.com Health's Disease and Condition content is reviewed by our Medical Review Board What is Fibromyalgia? Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition characterized by a combination of widespread pain in the muscles, tendons, ligaments, fatigue, and multiple tender points on the body. Tender points are specific areas that are painful or tender when pressure is applied, particularly in the neck, shoulders, upper back, upper chest, elbows, low back, hips, and thighs. People with fibromyalgia may also experience other symptoms and conditions, such as unrefreshing sleep, irritable bowel syndrome , headaches, TMJ disorders , anxiety, depression, restless legs syndrome , numbness or tingling in the hands and feet, poor concentration, painful menstrual periods, and heightened sensitivity to odors, noises, bright lights and touch.

38. Hardin MD : Fibromyalgia From the University of Iowa, the *best* lists of Internet sources in fibromyalgia syndrome FMS. http://www.lib.uiowa.edu/hardin/md/fibromyalgia.html

Fibromyalgia Return to Hardin MD : Home Medical Pictures People interested in this subject often clicked these ... Acid Reflux Arthritis Pictures Autoimmune Diseases ... Fibromyalgia Pictures Google Directory : Fibromyalgia Yahoo Directory : Fibromyalgia MEDLINE plus Fibromyalgia Wikipedia : Fibromyalgia Amer Fibromyalgia Syndrome Assoc : Resources Fibromyalgia Fibromyalgia Symptoms Fibromyalgia - Symptoms Univ Washington Fibromyalgia symptoms Consumer Health Information Network Fibromyalgia symptoms Frederick B Gaupp / eMedicineHealth.com Mayo clinic, Rochester, Minnesota Fibromyalgia symptoms Shannon Erstad, HealthWise / Yahoo health Fibromyalgia symptoms ADAM Health Encyclopedia, NLM MEDLINEplus Fibromyalgia Pictures MEDLINEplus Health Encyclopedia : Fibromyalgia A.D.A.M. / National Library of Medicine Fibromyalgia Mediscan clipart library, London, United Kingdom Hardin Library for the Health Sciences , University of Iowa Please send comments to hardin-webmaster@uiowa.edu The URL for this page is http://www.lib.uiowa.edu/hardin/md/fibromyalgia.html Last updated Thursday, Aug 30, 2007

39. The Facts About Fibromyalgia According to the American College of Rheumatology, fibromyalgia affects 3 to 6 million (as many as one in 50) Americans. For unknown reasons, between 80% http://healthlink.mcw.edu/article/926046887.html

Search Articles: search tips Please Take the HealthLink Survey Email this article Print this article Find related articles: By topic: Arthritis Drugs/Medications Musculoskeletal Disorders Pain/Pain Relief By keywords: fatigue Fibromyalgia muscle pain Receive Health Link via email! Subscribe now >> The Facts about Fibromyalgia Fibromyalgia syndrome is a common, chronic disorder characterized by widespread muscle pain, fatigue, and multiple tender points. Tender points are specific places on the body - on the neck, shoulders, back, hips, and upper and lower extremities - where people with fibromyalgia feel pain in response to slight pressure. In addition to pain and fatigue, people who have fibromyalgia may experience: sleep disturbances morning stiffness headaches irritable bowel syndrome painful menstrual periods numbness or tingling of the extremities restless legs syndrome temperature sensitivity cognitive and memory problems a variety of other symptoms Fibromyalgia is a syndrome rather than a disease. A syndrome is a collection of signs, symptoms, and medical problems that tend to occur together but are not related to a specific, identifiable cause.

40. Fibromyalgia: Bursitis, Tendinitis, And Fibromyalgia: Merck Manual Professional fibromyalgia is a common nonarticular disorder of unknown cause characterized by achy pain, tenderness, and stiffness of muscles, areas of tendon insertions http://www.merck.com/mmpe/sec04/ch040/ch040c.html

Search Recent Searches Index Sections Symptoms A ... view all symptoms In This Topic Fibromyalgia Symptoms, Signs, and Diagnosis Prognosis and Treatment Back to Top Section Musculoskeletal and Connective Tissue Disorders Subject Bursitis, Tendinitis, and Fibromyalgia Topics Bursitis Fibromyalgia Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis Fibromyalgia drawAdBox(adPath, numberOfAds, false); Buy the Book PDA Download Update Me E-mail alerts The Merck Manual Minute Print This Topic Email This Topic (Myofascial Pain Syndrome; Fibrositis; Fibromyositis) Fibromyalgia is a common nonarticular disorder of unknown cause characterized by achy pain, tenderness, and stiffness of muscles, areas of tendon insertions, and adjacent soft tissues. Diagnosis is clinical. Treatment includes exercise, local heat, and drugs for pain and sleep. Any fibromuscular tissues may be involved, especially those of the occiput, neck, shoulders, thorax, low back, and thighs. Localized soft-tissue pain and tenderness (ie, myofascial pain syndrome [see also Temporomandibular Disorders: Myofascial Pain Syndrome ], is often related to overuse or microtrauma). In fibromyalgia, symptoms and signs are more generalized, and there is no specific histologic abnormality. It sometimes occurs in patients with systemic rheumatic disorders, which complicates the diagnosis. Fibromyalgia is common, occurring most often in women; it can occur even in children or adolescents. The cause is unknown, but disruption of stage 4 sleep may contribute, as can emotional stress. Fibromyalgia may be precipitated by a viral or other systemic infection (eg, Lyme disease).

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