Fibromyalgia
This section about fibromyalgia pain is
not intended as a comprehensive source of medical information,
but as a hub for links to other more detailed sources.
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Fibromyalgia, sometimes known as Fibromyalgia Syndrome (FMS)
is a chronic condition associated with muscle pain (aching)
all over the body, stiffness and tiredness. Pain occurs often
in the neck, shoulders, upper back and hips. Often patients
have very interrupted sleep.
Much is still unknown about the condition, which can be associated
with psychological stress, and may be accompanied by depression.
The condition can be managed but there is no cure. It is more
common in women then men. Treatment regimes include exercise,
physiotherapy and treatment for psychological symptoms.
If you have a pain problem, which needs treatment you should
contact your own doctor who can refer you to a pain clinic
in your area. This site is for information only and cannot
be treated as a substitute for the medical advice of your
own doctor. The Pain Relief Foundation is not able to offer
individual medical advice.
Dealing With Pain Series: Fibromyalgia
The Pain Relief Foundation has produced it's own leaflet
containing some simple information on fibromyalgia pain
which is available to download in PDF format:-
N.B. Requires Adobe
Acrobat Reader to view. If you don't have
the Acrobat reader you can download it here
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Useful Websites:
There are many sites on the World Wide Web
offering information to people about chronic pain and its
treatment. The suggested links, to websites providing such
information, from this website are considered by the doctors
at the Pain Relief Foundation to be useful and informative.
If you know of a good web site about chronic pain then we
would be pleased to hear your recommendation.
The Pain Relief Foundation is not responsible
for the content of these web sites, and does not endorse any
commercial product or service mentioned or advised on these
sites.
Support Organisations in the UK:
- Fibromyalgia
Association UK:
A volunteer organisation. Offers help and support
to sufferers including an information pack. National
helpline 0870 220 1232
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