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Fibromyalgia can affect every aspect of life, and is often referred to as an invisible illness. It is a chronic condition causing pain, stiffness, and tenderness of the muscles, tendons, and joints, as well as restless sleep, fatigue, anxiety and depression.

Fast Facts:

• --One of the most common diseases affecting the muscles
• --Cause remains unknown
• --Treatment centers around managing symptoms
• --Affects predominantly women between the ages of 35 and 55

5 Great Resources on Fibromyalgia

• WebMD: Fibromyalgia Health Center
• MedlinePlus: Fibromyalgia
• ChronicPainConnection: Fibromyalgia
• Oregon Health & Science University: Fibromyalgia Information Foundation
• Revolution Health: Fibromyalgia Health Pages

5 Latest Headlines on Fibromyalgia

• More Fibromyalgia News from Google

What is Fibromyalgia?

• MedicineNet: What is fibromyalgia?
• Mayo Clinic: Fibromyalgia: Introduction
• eMedicine: Fibromyalgia
• Devin Starlanyl: Fibromyalgia and Chronic Myofascial Pain Patient Information
• WebMD: Understanding Fibromyalgia - the Basics
• Your US Doctor: Fibromyalgia Information

What Are The Symptoms of Fibromyalgia?

• MedicineNet: What are symptoms of fibromyalgia?
• WebMD: Early Symptoms of Fibromyalgia
• Mayo Clinic: Fibromyalgia: Signs and symptoms
• University of Washington: Fibromyalgia: Symptoms

What Are The Causes and Complications of Fibromyalgia?

• WebMD: Fibromyalgia Causes | Fibromyalgia: What Increases Your Risk
• MedicineNet: What causes fibromyalgia?
• American College of Rheumatology: What causes fibromyalgia
• Mayo Clinic: Fibromyalgia: Causes | Risk factors | Complications
• A.D.A.M. (via University of Maryland Medical Center (UMM)): Fibromyalgia: Causes | Risk Factors

What Are The Treatments and Medications for Fibromyalgia?

• Health Link: The Facts about Fibromyalgia: Treatment
• WebMD: Medications for Fibromyalgia
• Fibromyalgia Information Foundation: Treatment of Fibromyalgia
• Mayo Clinic: Fibromyalgia: Treatment
• University of Washington: Fibromyalgia: Management and Treatment
• A.D.A.M. (via UMM): Fibromyalgia: Treatment | Medications

What Are The Holistic and Alternative Treatments for Fibromyalgia?

• Mayo Clinic: Fibromyalgia: Self-care | Coping Skills | Complementary and Alternative Medicine
• University of Washington: Fibromyalgia: Coping
• A.D.A.M. (via UMM): Fibromyalgia: Lifestyle Changes | Behavioral Therapy
• MedicineNet: Acupuncture Good for Fibromyalgia?
• Holistic Health Network: Fibromyalgia and Traditional Chinese Medicine
• National Fibromyalgia Association (NFA): Alternative Therapies
• Holistic Online: Treatment of Fibromyalgia

How Do You Prevent Fibromyalgia?

• National Women's Health Resource Center: Fibromyalgia: Prevention
• Healthwise (via WebMD): Fibromyalgia - Prevention
• BellaOnline: Fibromyalgia Prevention and Relief - Naturally

Wisdom, Personal Experiences and Blogs about Fibromyalgia

• Healing With Nutrition: Personal Fibromyalgia Experiences
• BlogSpot: Look What the Cat Dragged In
• Podcast: Fibromyalgia Weekly
• MySpace Blog: Fibromyalgia: the Invisible Disease
• The Fibromyalgia Research Blog: The latest in fibromyalgia research, news, and clinical trials
• HealthTalk: Is fibromyalgia a real illness?
• Helium: Understanding Fibromyalgia
• Kansas City Star (via ProHealth): The Pain is Real, But is Fibromyalgia a Condition? Depends On Who You Ask (March 31, 2003)

Foundations and Support Groups on Fibromyalgia

• NFA: National Fibromyalgia Association
• Oregon Health & Science University: Fibromyalgia Information Foundation
• Fibromyalgia Assistance Foundation: Fibromyalgia Help and Information
• Arthritis Foundation: Fibromyalgia | Fibromyalgia Self-Help Course
• Fibromyalgia Research Foundation: Nonprofit Organization for Research and Education

Message Boards, Chat and Discussions about Fibromyalgia

• DailyStrength: Support Group
• MDJunction: Fibromyalgia Support Group
• Meetup: Fibromyalgia Meetups
• Revolution Health: Fibromyalgia Community
• Yahoo Groups: Fibromyalgia Groups
• iVillage: Fibromyalgia & Chronic Fatigue Community
• Fibromyalgia Support: Chat Rooms & Message Boards

Scientific and Medical Journal Articles on Fibromyalgia

• PubMed: Fibromyalgia Articles
• JAMA: Fibromyalgia Articles
• Google Scholar: Fibromyalgia Articles
• CFIDS Association of America: Fibromyalgia Syndrome (FMS) and Chronic Pain in Children and Adolescents

Clinical Trials on Fibromyalgia

• NFA: Listing of Current Fibromyalgia Clinical Trials
• CenterWatch: Fibromyalgia Clinical Trials
• Clinical Trials.gov: Fibromyalgia Studies
• Wyeth: Fibromyalgia Clinical Trial Listings
• Clinical Connection: Fibromyalgia Clinical Trials, Diagnosis, and Treatment

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