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Fibromyalgia (33)
Get fibromyalgia information, including symptoms of fibromyalgia, other conditions that occur with fibromyalgia, and how fibromyalgia varies from person to person.

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (34)
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.

Causes & Risk Factors (14)
The causes of fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome remain elusive. Find out about different theories into the causes and what kinds of research are being done to unlock the secrets of fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome. Also, see who is at risk for fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome and what, if anything, you can do to lower your risk.

FAQs & Fact Sheets (11)
Get answers to frequently asked questions about fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome and find fast facts about the conditions.

Finding a Doctor (10)
It's crucial for people with fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome to find a medical practitioner who specializes in the condition because they are not well understood and can be difficult to manage.

Diagnosing FMS & ME/CFS (7)
Diagnosing fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome is difficult. Find out why doctors must first exclude other possible conditions and how they diagnose fibromyalgia or chronic fatigue.

Treating FMS & ME/CFS (21)
Treating fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome 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.

Overlapping Conditions (17)
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.

Exercise & Nutrition (10)
Learn how you can manage fibromyalgia or chronic fatigue syndrome by changing your eating habits, eliminating food sensitivities, adding vitamins and supplements and doing the right kinds of exercise.

Coping/Work Issues/Support (17)
People with fibromyalgia and/or chronic fatigue syndrome can cope with the conditions and manage them in a variety of ways, including life-style changes, support systems, making changes at work or even leaving a job. Applying for disability with these conditions poses special problems as well.

Drug & Research News (30)
Find out the latest on FMS and CFS, including drug trials, new treatment options and research into the causes and mechanisms behind fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome.

FMS & ME/CFS in the News (25)
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. For drug or research news, please go to the Latest Research section.

Keep Learning (14)
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.

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