Fibromyalgia affects 10 million people in the United States, according to the National Fibromyalgia Association. Fibromyalgia causes chronic muscle, joint and soft tissue pain all over the body. There are several organizations and resources where you can find current information and support for fibromyalgia.
National Fibromyalgia Association
The National Fibromyalgia Association is a nonprofit association that develops and provides programs to improve the quality of life for people with fibromyalgia. The organization provides a variety of patient and provider information and education. It supports research and local support groups around the country. The website allows you to search for local support groups, and it provides a comprehensive resource directory, covering topics from complementary medicine to legal issues. This association supports research and also has ways that you can volunteer for clinical trials. The online membership program gives members the opportunity to access newsletters with current events and updates. Don’t miss the inspirational patient stories and free e-cards that you can send to a friend.
National Fibromyalgia Association
2121 S. Towne Centre Place, Suite 300
Anaheim, CA 92806
714-921-0150
fmaware.org
Arthritis Foundation
This nonprofit foundation supports many arthritis-related conditions, including fibromyalgia. One section of the Arthritis Foundation website focuses solely on fibromyalgia, where you can find articles, news, research and treatment information. In addition, you can ask questions of a medical expert online.
Arthritis Foundation
P.O. Box 7669
Atlanta, GA 30357-0669
800-283-7800
arthritis.org
National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal Skin Diseases
The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal Skin Diseases provides questions and answers related to fibromyalgia, fast facts and summaries of recent research. Information can be accessed in Spanish, and you can order fact sheets to be mailed to you free of charge. This website links you to current research articles related to fibromyalgia.
National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS)
Information Clearinghouse
National Institutes of Health
1 AMS Circle
Bethesda, MD 20892-3675
301-495-4484
niams.nih.gov
National Fibromyalgia Partnership
This nonprofit educational association’s membership includes fibromyalgia patients and their families from around the world. The highlight of their website is the monograph that you can access online about fibromyalgia in English, Spanish and French. This monograph includes information on medications and complementary therapies. The website has links to related articles, abstracts and a comprehensive set of resources.
National Fibromyalgia Partnership
P.O. Box 160
Linden, VA 22642-0160
fmpartnership.org
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