Fibromyalgia & Chronic Fatigue Syndrome in the News
Read the latest news on fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome, gathered from news sources around the world. Topics can include anything from coverage of personal stories, advocacy, the CFS name-change effort and more.
Author Pledges Support to National Fibromyalgia Association
Author Jody Summers plans to give proceeds from the sale of his new book to the National Fibromyalgia Association because the story was inspired by a woman with fibromyalgia.
Author Jody Summers plans to give proceeds from the sale of his new book to the National Fibromyalgia Association because the story was inspired by a woman with fibromyalgia.
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome No Longer Seen as ‘Yuppie Flu’
A New York Times article lays out CDC support for chronic fatigue syndrome, dispells myths about the condition and talks about an upcoming publicity campaign.
A New York Times article lays out CDC support for chronic fatigue syndrome, dispells myths about the condition and talks about an upcoming publicity campaign.
Legislators Learn About Fibromyalgia
For National Fibromyalgia Awareness Day, Minnesota legislators take time to learn about the condition.
For National Fibromyalgia Awareness Day, Minnesota legislators take time to learn about the condition.
"I never expected to be my wife's carer"
Life changed completely for Paul and Rachel Groves when she was diagnosed with chronic fatigue syndrome. He tells how they cope with their new life.
Life changed completely for Paul and Rachel Groves when she was diagnosed with chronic fatigue syndrome. He tells how they cope with their new life.
The Pain of Disbelief
The damage it does when people don't believe in your illness.
The damage it does when people don't believe in your illness.
ME: Not a psychiatric illness
Read a response to an article that stated ME/CFS is a psychological illness.
Read a response to an article that stated ME/CFS is a psychological illness.
Legislation Aims to Improve Fibromyalgia Awareness, Treatment & Research
Fibromyalgia awareness, treatment and education for doctors are the focus of lawmakers in two states. Find out about the proposed legislation and what it would do for people with fibromyalgia, and learn about a proposed national resolution for fibromyalgia research.
Fibromyalgia awareness, treatment and education for doctors are the focus of lawmakers in two states. Find out about the proposed legislation and what it would do for people with fibromyalgia, and learn about a proposed national resolution for fibromyalgia research.
Fibromyalgia Patients Fighting for Lyrica
See why it's often a struggle for people with fibromyalgia to get Lyrica, even though it's the only drug prescribed for the condition.
See why it's often a struggle for people with fibromyalgia to get Lyrica, even though it's the only drug prescribed for the condition.
Canoeist with CFS Aims for Beijing Olympics
A competitive canoeist who's fought chronic fatigue syndrome is now setting her sites on Olympic Gold.
A competitive canoeist who's fought chronic fatigue syndrome is now setting her sites on Olympic Gold.
Wrestler with CFS Heads to Beijing Olympics
A Canadian wrestler who's overcome chronic fatigue syndrome is making his comeback, qualifying for the Olympic Games.
A Canadian wrestler who's overcome chronic fatigue syndrome is making his comeback, qualifying for the Olympic Games.
When the Disease Eludes a Diagnosis
Get a doctor's perspective on elusive diagnoses and how doctors approach it.
Get a doctor's perspective on elusive diagnoses and how doctors approach it.
Tired Just Doesn't Come Close to ME
This article looks at what ME/CFS is like and talks about one man's efforts to educate people about it.
This article looks at what ME/CFS is like and talks about one man's efforts to educate people about it.
Explaining Fibromyalgia - Answers to Common Questions
Medical experts answer common questions about fibromyalgia.
Medical experts answer common questions about fibromyalgia.
Prison Accused of Refusing to Treat Severe Fibromyalgia Pain
The ACLU is suing a prison for inadequate medical care of inmates, including a refusal to treat the severe pain of a man with fibromyalgia and other chronic-pain conditions.
The ACLU is suing a prison for inadequate medical care of inmates, including a refusal to treat the severe pain of a man with fibromyalgia and other chronic-pain conditions.
Bill designed to help fibromyalgia sufferers
One state is considering a bill aimed at helping people with fibromyalgia.
One state is considering a bill aimed at helping people with fibromyalgia.
Golfer Returns After Bout with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Pro golfer Ian Woosnam will make his European Seniors Tour debut after a laying out for two years because of chronic fatigue syndrome.
Pro golfer Ian Woosnam will make his European Seniors Tour debut after a laying out for two years because of chronic fatigue syndrome.
Man Fired for CFS Lands Big Damage Award
He was ridiculed by his co-workers and eventually lost his job because he had chronic fatigue syndrome. Find out about the record-setting damage award he received from the courts.
He was ridiculed by his co-workers and eventually lost his job because he had chronic fatigue syndrome. Find out about the record-setting damage award he received from the courts.
Singer/Actress Cher Recovering from Epstein-Barr Virus
Cher discusses her latest bout with the debilitating Epstein-Barr virus and says overseas treatment helped her.
Cher discusses her latest bout with the debilitating Epstein-Barr virus and says overseas treatment helped her.
NY Times Defends Fibromyalgia Coverage
After an article that led to a flood of angry letters to the editor, the New York Times defends its coverage of fibromyalgia.
After an article that led to a flood of angry letters to the editor, the New York Times defends its coverage of fibromyalgia.
Top Jockey has Post-Viral Fatigue
A top jockey is forced to take a break from riding after being diagnosed with post-viral fatigue syndrome, which falls under the ME/CFS umbrella.
A top jockey is forced to take a break from riding after being diagnosed with post-viral fatigue syndrome, which falls under the ME/CFS umbrella.
Creating her own hope in the CFS fight
Read about an Oregon woman's personal story of chronic fatigue syndrome, what it's done to her life and how she's becoming an advocate for herself and everyone else with chronic fatigue syndrome.
Read about an Oregon woman's personal story of chronic fatigue syndrome, what it's done to her life and how she's becoming an advocate for herself and everyone else with chronic fatigue syndrome.
Fibromite to walk 800 miles
A decade after being bedridden with fibromyalgia, woman returns to athletic roots.
A decade after being bedridden with fibromyalgia, woman returns to athletic roots.
5 things you didn't know about chronic fatigue syndrome
Get 5 basic bits of information about chronic fatigue syndrome.
Get 5 basic bits of information about chronic fatigue syndrome.
Some pain sufferers finally getting help
Read coverage of Lyrica's approval.
Read coverage of Lyrica's approval.
Like Chronic Pain, Fibromyalgia Debate Persists
Read coverage of the fibromyalgia debate in the wake of Lyrica's approval.
Read coverage of the fibromyalgia debate in the wake of Lyrica's approval.