Archive for ‘Validation’

Explaining Fibromyalgia to Others

Do you understand what causes your fibromyalgia pain and can you easily explain it to others? A study examines why these two questions are more difficult for you than other people with chronic painful conditions.

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Fibromyalgia Awareness Contest Winners

Ten Patients and advocates dedicated to raising awareness for fibromyalgia continued the tradition in a big way for our May contest.

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Fibromyalgia Awareness Contest

Since 1992, support groups and individuals have celebrated Fibromyalgia Awareness Day on May 12th. The concept was started by patient advocate Tom Hennessy, Jr., President of RESCIND, as a yearly reminder to the public and to health officials that people like you really do exist.

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How Back Pain Affects Fibromyalgia

Although people might have trouble understanding your all-over fibromyalgia symptoms, they may be able to relate to chronic low back pain.

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Personalized Fibromyalgia Care

Wouldn’t it be nice if your doctor could personalize your treatment to address specific symptoms instead of applying cookbook treatment guidelines?

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Repetitive Activity & Fibro

New study shows that repetitive tasks quickly escalate fibro pain.

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Physician Attitudes about Fibromyalgia

In general, physician attitudes toward fibromyalgia and perceptions of patients are horrible. But a new book can help you fight back against these unfounded critiques.

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Fibromyalgia Fatigue Is More Than Being Tired

Forty fibromyalgia patients from three countries reveal that fatigue is the second most bothersome symptom after pain.

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Tests Prove Fibromyalgia is Not Depression

Fibromyalgia can be distinguished from depression, according to a new study by researchers at the University of Sherbrooke in Canada.

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Researchers Document Severity of Fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia patients report disabilities in daily living activities that are as severe as rheumatoid arthritis, and more severe than osteoarthritis or other painful conditions, a recent study reveals.

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