What is Fibromyalgia?

Defining Fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia — which is also sometimes referred to as Fibromyalgia Syndrome, Fibromyositis, Fibrositis, or Myofascial pain syndrome — is a chronic disorder characterized by tenderness in localized areas of the neck, spine, shoulders, and hips sometimes referred to as tender points or pressure points.

What are some of the other symptoms associated with Fibromyalgia?

In addition to the tender points, Fibromyalgia is also associated with other body disturbances, including:
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This page is the index to Fibromyalgia (FM, FMS) awareness and support t-shirt and gift idea designs in the Chronic-Illness.org T-Shirts and Gift Shop. Some are serious; others are humorous. For most designs, you can choose from a t-shirt, coffee mug. set of postcards, set of greeting cards or note cards, apron, coaster, framed tile, sweatshirt, and other gift gear. All designs are now available in black and other dark t-shirts and long sleeve tees!

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Index for the Fibromyalgia Sucks T-Shirts and Gift Ideas Design

A randomized double-blind, placebo-control clinical study is underway to determine the effectiveness of Gabapentin in the treatment of pain associated with Fibromyalgia. Participants must be 18 years of age and older, be diagnosed with Fibromyalgia as defined by the American College of Rheumatology (ACR), and live in either the Boston or Cincinnati area

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Study Shows Promise of Possible New Treatment for Fibromyalgia

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While the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has not yet approved any treatment protocol for Fibromyalgia, a preliminary study indicates that the serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor Duloxetine is effective for the treatment of fibromyalgia — with or without major depressive disorder.

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Fibromyalgia (FM) is a chronic disorder that involves chronic widespread musculoskeletal pain and additional accompanying problems, such as fatigue, disordered sleep, cognitive dysfunction, irritable bowel syndrome, psychological distress, and other functioning impairments.

To date, treatments for Fibromyalgia have been only partially effective and usually of little benefit. Despite treatment, many of those diagnosed with Fibromyalgia remain persistently dysfunctional and are often functionally disabled.

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“Advances in Understanding and Treating Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) and Fibromyalgia (FMS),” a conference that took place on April 15-16, 2005 outside Salt Lake City, Utah, was designed for both patients and health-care providers.

A day-and-a-half continuing education program for health-care providers covered research updates, and the latest tools for diagnosis and treatment of these complex conditions. The health-care provider program was scheduled for all day on Friday, April 15, and the morning of Saturday, April 16.

Two pioneering researchers were keynote speakers at both programs:

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