Quarterly Journal
Fibromyalgia Network publishes an ad-free, Member-supported Journal on fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) and chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) that is delivered to your door on a quarterly basis in the months of January, April, July, and October. Each 20-page issue of the Fibromyalgia Network Journal is written from a patient's-perspective and contains the following:
- a self-help coping article with advice from the experts on how to overcome various obstacles created by your chronic illness
- new treatments to try (both drug and non-drug)
- the latest advancements in research to help you remain hopeful about your future
- a Q&A Column with questions from Members and answers from the experts
- a section on Therapies That Work to highlight therapeutic approaches that have made a significant difference in the lives of other patients with fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome.
We ferret out useful information from physicians, researchers, medical journals, and scientific symposiums to provide you with ideas for learning how to successfully live with fibromyalgia or chronic fatigue syndrome. We also offer Members scientific abstracts to provide a strong objective basis for discussing new therapies with your healthcare providers. For the price of one doctor's office co-pay ($28/year), you can keep experienced physicians and researchers from around the world in your treatment loop all year long.
Join today, and you will begin your Membership with the current issue outlined below.
Here are a few topics in the current issue of the Fibromyalgia Network Journal that you don't want to miss:
Acceptance and awareness of fibromyalgia have improved this past decade. But one physician and patients surveyed say what needs to be done to continue the progress.- New science expands possibilities in understanding irritable bowel and digestive disorders, and a new over-the-counter treatment is available right now.
- Everyone with fibromyalgia has pain, but aren't you curious as to why you are more sensitive to sound, odor, overexertion, and other stimuli? Researchers have identified a tiny structure in the brain may be the culprit and are looking at meds that alter its function.
- Simple exercises to expand your chest and strengthen related muscles can make your breathing more beneficial while improving posture and reducing shoulder pain.
- If you no longer sleep like a baby, studies on aging offer insights into the sleep of people with fibromyalgia. Learn about a safe therapy that may be added to aid your sleep.
- If you are experiencing numbness, tingling, and muscle weakness in multiple extremities, you may also have an immune-related disorder that can be treated.
- Physicians offer more advice about Lyrica and practical tips on how to get the most relief with the least amount of side effects. In fact, the standard dosing is far from ideal.
- What are the diseases most commonly associated with fibromyalgia? Is there a genetic factor involved? A study looking at family members supports the validity of fibromyalgia.
- The Chinese martial art tai chi may be just what the doctor ordered to help you maintain function. Research shows benefits in strength, balance and well-being, and one fibromyalgia patient-turned teacher shares her insights.
PLUS, receive our monthly eNews Alerts containing short news briefs to help you feel connected between the quarterly Journal issues, physician and support group referrals, and much more! Join today.
