Articles Index
Fibromyalgia Pain Relief
Fibromyalgia pain relief can be difficult to find. Learn your range of fibromyalgia pain relief options so you can find a treatment regimen that works for you.
Find a Support Group for Fibromyalgia or Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Find out about the benefits of support groups and locate online support groups as well as directories of local support groups for people with fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome.
Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome & Comorbid (Overlapping) Conditions
Learn about the host of comorbidity in fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome, including myofascial pain syndrome, migraine, multiple chemical sensitivity, Gulf War syndrome, post-traumatic stress disorder, sleep disorders and more. See how these conditions can interact with fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome.
Fibromyalgia & Myofascial Pain Syndrome
Fibromyalgia and myofascial pain syndrome frequently go together and are sometimes confused for being the same condition. Learn the differences between fibromyalgia and myofascial pain syndrome symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.
Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and TMJ Disorder
Do you have fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome and jaw pain from temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJ)? Learn what TMJ symptoms to watch for, how TMJ disorder is treated and what you need to consider when you have fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome and TMJ together.
Brain Fog/Fibro Fog in Fibromyalgia & Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Brain fog (or fibro fog) is common in fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome, and it can be just as debilitating as the pain and fatigue. Learn what we know about brain fog, and what you can do about it.
Serotonin Syndrome
Serotonin syndrome is a risk of many medications taken for fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome and other neurotransmitter-related disorders. Learn about the causes, symptoms and treatment of the potentially deadly serotonin syndrome.
XMRV & Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
In the XMRV Discovery Series, learn about XMRV and chronic fatigue syndrome, the potentially groundbreaking research that links them, what the XMRV discovery could mean to chronic fatigue syndrome treatment, diagnosis and prevention, how XMRV may be transmitted, how it may be linked to fibromyalgia and more.
The Fibromyalgia/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Diagnosis
Getting a chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia diagnosis can be difficult. Learn why it's so hard to diagnose these conditions, the criteria doctors use to identify them, and what other diseases and conditions must be ruled out before you can get a chronic fatigue syndrome or fibromyalgia diagnosis.
The Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Diagnosis
Learn what it takes to get a chronic fatigue syndrome diagnosis, what tests to expect, and what conditions must be ruled out before your doctor can give you a chronic fatigue syndrome diagnosis.
The Fibromyalgia Diagnosis
Learn what it takes to get a fibromyalgia diagnosis, including recognized diagnostic criteria and tests doctors use before giving a fibromyalgia diagnosis.
What is Chronic Fatigue Syndrome?
Learn about chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS or ME/CFS), chronic fatigue syndrome symptoms, chronic fatigue syndrome treatments, and how doctors diagnose chronic fatigue syndrome.
Supplements for Fibromyalgia & Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Find out what supplements are frequently recommended for specific chronic fatigue syndrome or fibromyalgia symptoms, and get links to information about each supplement.
Prospective Fibromyalgia Treatment Offers Long Track Record, Few Side Effects
Effirma (oral flupirtine) is now going through the early stages of seeking FDA approval as a fibromyalgia treatment. Unlike many fibromyalgia drugs, Effirma is not addictive and does not have significant side effects.
Fibromyalgia Drugs
Doctors prescribe a lot of different fibromyalgia drugs. See what kinds of drugsthey are, how they work, the possible side effects, and how effective these fibromyalgia drugs are.
What Causes Chronic Fatigue Syndrome?
Learn about the various suspected chronic fatigue syndrome causes, including viral infection, genetic fators, immune system abnormalities, hormonal and nervous system abnormalities, psychological factors, chemicals and environmental toxins.
Dealing With Doctor & Diagnosis Problems
Find out how to deal with problems involving doctors and diagnosis when you have or suspect you have fibromyalgia or chronic fatigue syndrome.
What Causes Fibromyalgia?
Examine the various theories about what causes the mysterious chronic-pain condition called fibromyalgia, including primary fibromyalgia and secondary fibromyalgia.
Eating Healthy With Fibromyalgia & Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Eating healthy can be a real challenge when you have fibromyalgia or chronic fatigue syndrome. Get some ideas for eating healthy even on days you don't have the energy to cook.
Fibromyalgia Fact Sheet
Get basic facts about fibromyalgia, treating fibromyalgia, symptoms of fibromyalgia, diagnosing fibromyalgia, which doctors treat fibromyalgia and more. Also get links to more in-depth information about all the topics covered.
Do You Have Fibromyalgia Risk Factors?
Are you at-risk for fibromyalgia? Find out what fibromyalgia risk factors you may have, and what you can do to lower your risk.
Gender as a Chronic Fatigue Syndrome & Fibromyalgia Risk Factor
One of the chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia risk factors is being female. Experts have several theories as to why women are much more likely to develop these conditions. Learn more about gender as a chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia risk factor.
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Symptoms
Learn the many chronic fatigue syndrome symptoms, beyond debilitating fatigue and muscles aches. Chronic fatigue syndrome symptoms also include cognitive, cardiac and other varied symptoms.
The Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA)
Learn about the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and how it applies to people with fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome.
The Pall Protocol for Treating Fibromyalgia & Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Is a build up of nitric oxide one of the causes of fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome? Read Washington State University researcher Martin Pall's NO/ONOO theory and experimental treatment protocol for fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, multiple chemical sensitivity and post-traumatic stress disorder.