Fibromyalgia (fi-bro-my-AL-ja) syndrome (FMS) produces chronic body-wide
pain,which migrates and can be felt from head to toe. Other symptoms include
persistent fatigue, headaches,cognitive or memory impairment,morning stiffness
and non-restorative sleep. The pain can migrate from day to day. Recent scientific research studies have shown central nervous system involvement in FMS.
Over 6 million Americans, 90% of them women in the prime of their life, suffer from FMS and sometimes struggle for years before being correctly diagnosed.
Symptoms usually appear between 20-55 years of age, but children are also diagnosed with
fibromyalgia syndrome.
Pain and severe fatigue may keep FMS sufferers from their chosen profession and unable to perform
common daily tasks.
Fibromyalgia pain continues throughout a person’s lifetime.
The National Fibromyalgia Research Association is THE source for what’s new in
fibromyalgia research and education. On this site you will find fibromyalgia diagnostic criteria and an Informational Guide. Also available is the newest material regarding the
connection between the central nervous system (Chiari & cervical spinal cord stenosis
and FM/CFIDS. problems in FMS and CFIDS. Check out scientific abstracts including those from NFRA’s 1999 Subgroups in Fibromyalgia
symposium. Learn about available resources to help you gain control of this condition including: Exercise
videos, patient organizations, newslett Look at low blood pressureers, upcoming FMS events and other web page links.
Visit the Introduction to NFRA segment to discover how our activist organization continues to be a voice
for millions of people affected by this debilitating syndrome and find out how you can help.
Please remember the information and opinions contained at this site are intended for educational purposes
and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Fibromyalgia Research Association. Only a
physician familiar with your individual medical history can give you personal medical advice.
Dr. Andrew Holman:
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omyalgia Fibromyalgia Awareness Bra- celets.
Over 6 million Americans, 90% of them women in the prime of their life, suffer from FMS and sometimes struggle for years before being correctly diagnosed.
