Fibromyalgia & Chronic Fatigue

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Fibromyalgia (21)
Get fibromyalgia information, including symptoms of fibromyalgia, other conditions that occur with fibromyalgia, and how fibromyalgia varies from person to person.

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (18)
Get general information about chronic fatigue syndrome, learn the common terms associated with the frequently misunderstood condition and become familiar with the signs and symptoms of chronic fatigue syndrome.

Symptoms (6)
Learn about fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome symptoms, beyond pain and fatigue. Fibromyalgia has about 60 recognized symptoms, while chronic fatigue syndrome has about 45. All of these symptoms can impact your life and help clarify your diagnosis.

Treatments (23)
Fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome treatment takes a lot of work. See what fibromyalgia treatments and chronic fatigue syndrome treatments are available, including prescription drugs, complementary and alternative medicine, and experimental treatment protocols.

Supplements (12)
Find out how supplements may help you manage symptoms of fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome, what you need to know before starting, possible side effects and more.

Diet & Exercise (10)
Exercise and nutrition for fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome are important parts of symptom management. Learn how to control symptoms through your diet and the right kinds of exercise.

Sleep (8)
Better sleep is something all of us with fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome could use! Learn why we don't sleep well, how you can get better sleep, what sleep disorders we frequently have, what to expect during a sleep study and more.

Daily Life (10)
Daily life is a challenge with fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome, but you can do a lot to manage your symptoms day to day.

Work Issues (6)
Whether you're trying to continue working, changing jobs, or applying for disability, it's important to know your rights and understand the best ways to make your case.

Emotional Coping & Support (9)
Emotional coping and support are important parts of living with and managing fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome. Find out how you can cope better and where to look for support, both online and in your community.

Find & Work With Doctors (10)
It can be hard to find a doctor for fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome, but good doctors are out there! Get help on how to find a doctor for fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome to get your treatment on the right track. Also learn how to work better with your doctor.

Overlapping Conditions (28)
Fibromyalgia & chronic fatigue syndrome are two separate conditions, but they frequently occur together. Find out what they have in common, and what researchers have to say about a potential common cause for the two conditions. Also learn about other conditions that overlap with fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome.

For Friends & Family (11)
Having a friend or family member with fibromyalgia or chronic fatigue syndrome is difficult. You may be facing extra burdens or a strained relationship, or even doubts that the person you care about is really sick. These are all normal issues, and the resources here can help you handle them.

Info & Advocacy Links (18)
The more you learn about managing these illnesses the better off you'll be. A wealth of information is available on fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome.

Glossary (40)
Get definitions of common terms associated with fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome.

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