Chronic Fibromyalgia
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Alternative treatments
About
Check out the latest research on alternative therapies used to treat the chronic pain and other symptoms of fibromyalgia.
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A hope for the future
Science Daily
Researchers are finding more evidence that fibromyalgia patients experience chronic pain due to a kind of chemical imbalance, which could be targeted by future drugs.
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Dealing with the chronic pain of fibromyalgia isn't easy; here are a few tips you might find helpful.
Dealing with the fibro fog
Arthritis Foundation
People who suffer from chronic fibromyalgia often experience memory problems or unclear thinking; check out some ways to manage these symptoms.
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A difficult diagnosis
ABC News
The debate over whether or not chronic fibromyalgia is a disease continues. Doctors are stumped with lack of causes on one hand and consistency of symptoms on the other.
What we know
NIAMS
A comprehensive summary of what's known about the chronic pain condition fibromyalgia, this is a great place to start.
Recognize the symptoms
Fibromyalgia Network
Learn to recognize the common symptoms of fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome, two conditions so similar, they might actually be the same disease.
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Why so many tests?
Mayo Clinic
There are no tests for chronic fibromyalgia, so your doctor might test for a variety of other diseases with similar symptoms and rule those out first.
New drug stirs up controversy
New York Times
A new drug has been approved to treat chronic pain associated with fibromyalgia, which most doctors don't agree that it's a real disease.
Get sweaty, feel better
Health Day
A study suggests that exercise can help manage symptoms of chronic fibromyalgia, so try going for a walk or squeezing a few stretching exercises into your day.

