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    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

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    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.

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

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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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      Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information in this directory. However some changes may occur between updates. Please check with your provider to ensure that he or she participates in your health plan.

      Last Updated: February 13th, 2012

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      • National Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain Association
        National Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain Association has answered a question
        On Dec 03

        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
        National Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain Association has answered a question
        On Aug 02, 2018

        Is there a link between depression and fibromyalgia?

        About 20 percent 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 dru...

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      • National Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain Association
        National Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain Association has answered a question
        On Jun 20, 2018

        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
        National Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain Association has answered a question
        On Jun 20, 2018

        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
        National Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain Association has answered a question
        On Jun 20, 2018

        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
        National Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain Association has answered a question
        On Mar 21, 2018

        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
        National Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain Association has answered a question
        On Mar 21, 2018

        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
        National Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain Association has answered a question
        On Aug 21, 2017

        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
        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
        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...

        Read More
      • National Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain Association
        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
        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
        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
        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
        National Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain Association has answered a question
        On Jan 11, 2014

        How is the brain of a person with chronic pain affected?

        Chronic pain can occur in the absence of ongoing tissue damage -- this is an example of the sensory component of pain. One component of pain is a reflex avoidance behavior that can occur before the...

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