National Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain Association

What is Fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia (fy-bro-my-AL-ja)

is a common and complex chronic pain disorder that causes widespread pain and tenderness to touch that may occur body wide...

What is Fibromyalgia?

FM & Chronic Pain Community

FM & Chronic Pain Empowerment, Encouragement and Education

A place for patients, caregivers, friends and loved ones of a person with FM or chronic pain to find helpful information.

FM & Chronic Pain Community

Together Walks

Join Us for May 12 Fibromyalgia Awareness Day 2016 & make a difference!

Raise funding for research into integrative treatments and make FM visible! Join us at a live or virtual event.

Together Walks

Faces of Courage

Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain Faces of Courage

Faces of Courage shows that FM and chronic pain affects people of all ages, and to help them know that they are not alone!

Faces of Courage

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Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain LIFE- a free online magazine emailed to registered users.

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The National Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain Association unites patients, policy makers, and healthcare, medical and scientific communities to transform lives through visionary support, advocacy, research and education of fibromyalgia and chronic pain illnesses.

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On Jun 20

What causes fibromyalgia?

While the underlying cause or causes of fibromyalgia (FM) still remain a mystery, research findings continue to bring scientists closer to understanding the basic mechanisms of fibromyalgia. Most r...
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National Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain Association has answered a question
On Jun 20

How is fibromyalgia diagnosed?

To make a diagnosis of fibromyalgia (FM), healthcare providers rely on people's histories, self-reported symptoms, a physical examination and an accurate manual tender point examination. An FM ...
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National Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain Association has answered a question
On Jun 20

What are the symptoms of fibromyalgia?

Chronic widespread body pain which can wax and wane is the primary symptom of fibromyalgia (FM). Both men and women with fibromyalgia often experience moderate to extreme fatigue, sleep disturbance...
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National Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain Association has answered a question
On Mar 21

What are the monetary costs associated with fibromyalgia?

The 2012 Institute of Medicine Report about Pain in America revealed that more than 100 million Americans are in pain with a annual price tag of more than $65 billion. The cost of fibromyalgia to b...
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National Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain Association has answered a question
On Mar 21

How do I know if my pain is from fibromyalgia?

The pain of fibromyalgia (FM) is profound, chronic and widespread. It can migrate to all parts of the body and vary in intensity. FM pain has been described as stabbing and shooting pain, with deep...
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National Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain Association has answered a question
On Aug 21

Can fibromyalgia cause fatigue?

In today's world many people complain of fatigue; however, the fatigue of fibromyalgia (FM) is much more than being tired after a particularly busy day or after a sleepless night. The fatigue o...
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National Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain Association has answered a question
On Aug 14, 2017

How is fibromyalgia related to rheumatoid arthritis?

There is often concern on the part of people with fibromyalgia (FM), and sometimes doctors, that FM is the early phase of a more severe disease, such as multiple sclerosis, lupus, etc. Long-term fo...
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National Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain Association has answered a question
On Aug 09, 2017

How are sleep disturbances related to fibromyalgia?

Improved sleep for people with fibromyalgia can be obtained by implementing a healthy sleep regimen. This includes going to bed and getting up at the same time every day; making sure that the sleep...
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National Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain Association has answered a question
On Aug 09, 2017

Are there any alternative treatments for fibromyalgia I should avoid?

Complementary therapies can be very beneficial for people with fibromyalgia (FM). These include: physical therapy, therapeutic massage, myofascial release therapy, water therapy, light aerobics, ac...
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National Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain Association has answered a question
On Aug 08, 2017

Why don't aspirin and ibuprofen seem to help with fibromyalgia?

In general, drugs used to treat musculoskeletal pain, such as aspirin, non-steroidals (e.g., ibuprofen) and cortisone, are not particularly helpful in people with fibromyalgia (FM). As in any chron...
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National Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain Association has answered a question
On Jan 11, 2014

What is the National Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain Association (NFMCPA)?

The National Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain Association (NFMCPA) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. It works to support people who have chronic pain illnesses and their families and friends by c...
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National Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain Association has answered a question
On Jan 11, 2014

What drugs are used to treat sleep problems caused by fibromyalgia?

It is important for the doctor of a patient with fibromyalgia to discover whether there is a cause for sleep disturbances. Such sleep problems include sleep apnea, restless legs syndrome and teeth ...
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National Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain Association has answered a question
On Jan 11, 2014

Is there a link between depression and fibromyalgia?

About 20% of people with fibromyalgia (FM) have a co-existing depression or anxiety state that needs to be appropriately treated with therapeutic doses of antidepressants or anti-anxiety drugs, oft...
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National Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain Association has answered a question
On Jan 11, 2014

Will I become crippled if I have fibromyalgia?

People with fibromyalgia do not become crippled with the condition, nor is there any evidence that it affects their lifespan. Nevertheless, due to varying levels of pain and fatigue, there is an in...
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National Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain Association has answered a question
On Jan 11, 2014

How can narcotics be used to manage chronic pain?

The use of opioid analgesics (narcotics) in the management of non-malignant pain has been a controversial issue for many doctors, with the usual reasons for concern: addiction, oversight by state m...
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National Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain Association

What is Fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia (fy-bro-my-AL-ja)

FM & Chronic Pain Community

FM & Chronic Pain Empowerment, Encouragement and Education

Together Walks

Join Us for May 12 Fibromyalgia Awareness Day 2016 & make a difference!

Faces of Courage

Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain Faces of Courage

Donate to NFMCPA

Help us put the pieces of the fibromyalgia puzzle together

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