81. Lupus/Fibromyalgia A web site with Lupus and fibromyalgia information, links, and personal stories. http://www.wendys-web.com/lupus.htm

Lupus Links Lupus Foundation of America Lupus Foundation of America (Southeast Florida) What is Lupus? There are two types of lupus: Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and discoid lupus erythematosus (DLE). DLE involves mainly the skin. This site will focus on SLE. Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disease that causes inflammation throughout the body. The body's immune system becomes confused and believes that parts of the body are foreign (like a virus or bacteria), so the immune system creates antibodies to attack those body parts. These antibodies form immune complexes that build up in the tissues and cause inflammation, injury, and pain. Criteria If 4 out of the following 11 criteria are met, a person may have SLE: Butterfly rash (red rash over cheeks and nose). Discoid rash (thick, disk-like rash over sun-exposed areas). Sun sensitivity (rash after being exposed to sunlight). Recurrent ulcers in mouth or nose. Arthritis involving 2 or more joints. Inflammation of the lining of the lung or heart (serositis, pleuritis). Kidney problems (protein in urine).

82. THE FIBROMYALGIA PERSONAL SUPPORT CENTER Welcome! The FMPSC is a discussion board the WALL - for people who are concerned about fibromyalgia and related illnesses. Pass http://www.fmpsc.org/wall/wallinks.htm

Welcome! The FMPSC is a discussion board - the WALL - for people who are concerned about Fibromyalgia and related illnesses. Pass through this gate of understanding, cross the bridge of mutual respect, and you will find that you are happily received on the WALL ! This is where we learn how to slay the dragon survival tricks, techniques for managing our lives, loads of info, and humor are posted daily by people who have or are affected by Fibromyalgia. We come from many lands and walks of life, and we all welcome you here. Newbies are highly appreciated. (You won't be a newbie for long. You will probably find yourself returning often - as we have done.) Welcome to The Wall ! The FMPSC does not offer medical advice or diagnosis. We cannot guarantee the validity or accuracy of any of the information presented here. Use of the information at these sites is at your own risk. We recommend that you consult with your personal physician before beginning or modifying any treatment or exercise regimen. Over the years folks have suggested links to various sites that they have found helpful, useful, or amusing:

83. Inner Quest - Welcome Offers private hypnotherapy sessions for weight loss, selfconfidence, sleep disorder, headache, chronic pain, fibromyalgia, irritable bowel syndrome, and self-hypnosis workshops. http://www.innerqst.com/

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84. Fibromyalgia - Understanding Fibromyalgia And The Treatment Of Fibromyalgia fibromyalgia. A cure for fibromyalgia? An indepth review of fibromyalgia to understand it from Dr. Blair Lamb, MD and the Iasis Corporation. http://www.drlamb.com/curefibromyalgia.htm

DrLamb.com Up Fibromyalgia Info Fibro Fog Types of Fibro ... Fibromyalgia Cure Is There A Cure For Fibromyalgia? This topic is huge and requires the explanation of pain in virtually every body part and side effects thereof including fatigue and brain fog. For this reason this article will be a little longer than most to follow. I apologize for the fact that I will be very technical in some of my explanations, so that pain physicians may appreciate some of the material as well. I will also recommend that the readers look through the website to gain a general idea of some of the new pain theories. Some reference may be given to these topics. What is Fibromyalgia? Fibromyalgia is not a new condition. There are many names for this condition given all around the world and over hundreds of years of medicine. There is a tremendous controversy over its existence, and even more over it’s criteria for diagnosis. I will be assuming its existence, and I will not be arguing the criteria for diagnosis in this forum. Fibromyalgia has been around as long as there have been animals and humans. It can affect any person on the planet and is associated with many "Injury Factors" .The complete condition is more common in women, but it is also common in men, and I have seen it even in children and young people. At a basic level, most people with fibromyalgia are suffering from diffuse muscle and tendon shortening, driven in part by multiple nerve compressions throughout the spine and limbs. Spinal origins from the neck, mid back and low back figure prominently in it’s source of pain. It seems deep spinal muscles cause deep nerve compressions and traction that cause further muscle problems in the spine, limbs and head. Pain can be directly from the muscles crushing a joint, or from pain referring into the joint from the spine. Typically both exist at the same time. Headaches can exist from referred pain from the neck but also from local muscle problems around the head.

85. Aptor Rehab Services Details about the center and services which include aquatic therapy, massage therapy, a fibromyalgia program, vestibular rehabilitation training, and Augmented Soft Tissue Mobilization. List of locations in Alabama. http://www.aptorrehabservices.com/

APTOR Rehab Services, LLC is a privately owned outpatient therapy company that has provided the West Alabama community with quality physical therapy since 1994. APTOR first opened in Tuscaloosa at our Woodsquare facility in January 1994. To provide expanded access to the services required by our clients APTOR's latest clinic is in Fayette, Alabama, which began seeing patients in October of 1999. APTOR has developed several clinical specialty programs to meet the needs of its clients. These include aquatic therapy, massage therapy, a fibromyalgia program, vestibular rehabilitation training, and Augmented Soft Tissue Mobilization (ASTM) among others. APTOR also serves as a clinical site for physical therapist, physical therapist assistant, and athletic training students. APTOR Rehab Services, LLC was founded with a commitment to provide quality care to our patients using proven physical therapy and rehabilitation techniques. In order to meet this commitment, we continually strive to provide ethical and compassionate healthcare delivery and management necessary to support our patients and their families, for a speedy, effective recovery. We consistently act with absolute integrity in the way we do our work and conduct our business. These obligations apply to our relationships with patients, physicians, third-party payers, subcontractors, independent contractors, vendors, consultants, and one another.

86. Important Links & References Relating To Fibromyalgia Important things you need to know about fibromyalgia. Physicians should rule out other causes of the symptoms before making a diagnosis of fibromyalgia. http://www.gday-mate.com/fibromyalgia/

Important things you need to know about fibromyalgia. Fibromyalgia (pronounced Fy-bro-my-AL-ja) is a complex chronic pain illness that is recognized by the American Medical Association, the National Institutes of Health and the American College of Rheumatology. FM experts estimate that about 10 million Americans and approximately 5% of the population worldwide suffer with FM. While it is most common in women, the illness strikes men, women and children of all ages and ethnic backgrounds. For those with severe symptoms, FM can be extremely debilitating and interfere with even routine daily activities. Diagnosis: The FM diagnostic criteria, established by the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) in 1990, include a history of widespread pain in all four quadrants of the body for a minimum duration of three months, and pain in at least 11 of 18 designated tender points when a specified amount of pressure is applied. Since people with FM tend to look healthy and conventional tests are typically normal, a physician knowledgeable about the illness is necessary to make a diagnosis.

87. IMMUNOSCIENCES LAB., INC. - News Research papers about the role of mycoplasmas within chronic illnesses like chronic fatigue syndrome, RA, GWS and fibromyalgia. http://www.immuno-sci-lab.com/microbiology_pamphlet1199.html

MICROBIOLOGY Multiplex PCR for the Detection of Mycoplasma fermentans M. hominis and M. penetrans in Patients with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Fibromyalgia, Rheumatoid Arthritis, and Gulf War Syndrome Aristo Vojdani, PhD, MT Al Robert Franco Aristo Vojdani is affiliated with the Immunosciences Laboratory, Inc., Beverly Hills, CA, and also with the Department of Medicine, Drew University Scholl of Medicine and Science, Los Angeles, CA. Al Robert Franco is affiliated with the Arthritis Center of Riverside, Riverside, CA. Address correspondence to: Aristo Vojdani, PhD, MT, 8730 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 305, Beverly Hills, CA 90211 (E-mail: immunosci@ix.netcom.com) [Haworth co-indexing entry note]: "Multiplex PCRF for the Detection of Mycoplasma fermentans M hominis , and M penetrans in Patients with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Fibromyalgia, Rheumatoid Arthritis, and Gulf War Syndrome." Vojdani, Aristo, and Al Robert Franco. Co-published simultaneously in Journal of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (The Haworth Medical Press, an imprint of The Haworth Press, Inc.) Vol. T, No. ¾, 1999, pp. 187-197; and:

88. Fibromyalgia Symptoms Treatment Fibromyalgia FMS Treatment Learn about signs symptoms of fibromyalgia, fibromyalgia syndrome FMS symptoms like headaches, dizziness, numbness, tingling. Information http://www.fibromyalgia-symptoms.org/

Fibromyalgia INTRODUCTION / HOME WHAT IS FYBROMYALGIA? WHO GETS FIBROMYALGIA? SYMPTOMS AND CONDITIONS ... MEN WITH FIBROMYALGIA Fibromyalgia Fibromyalgia Syndrome Resource Including Symptoms, Treatment, and a Fibromyalgia Trigger Points Diagram Fibromyalgia Syndrome Resource Including Symptoms, Treatment, and a Fibromyalgia Trigger Points Diagram. You ache all over and often feel very fatigued. Countless tests and examinations by different doctors have not been able to determine what is wrong causing you to feel frustrated and sometimes depressed. If this sounds like you, you may be suffering from fibromyalgia: a condition with a widespread range of symptoms and one that is not well understood. Fibromyalgia has a way of taking control of your life.

89. Compassion In Action Now Called FM-CFS Canada Foundation supporting sufferers of Chronic Fatigue and fibromyalgia with goal of care centre. Site provides disease and foundation information, plus links to resources. http://www.compassioninaction.ca/

Visit our new site at FM-CFS.ca

90. Questions And Answers About Fibromyalgia Health Topics. PDF version. Publication Date December 1999. Questions and Answers About fibromyalgia. What Is fibromyalgia? How Many People Have fibromyalgia? http://www.niams.nih.gov/hi/topics/fibromyalgia/fibrofs.htm

En español Health Information Health Topics Order Publications Studies with Patients Patient Research Registries ... NIAMS Coalition Members Health Topics PDF version Publication Date: December 1999 Questions and Answers About Fibromyalgia What Is Fibromyalgia? How Many People Have Fibromyalgia? What Causes Fibromyalgia? How Is Fibromyalgia Diagnosed? ... Keywords What Is Fibromyalgia? Fibromyalgia is a chronic disorder characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, and multiple tender points. "Tender points" refers to tenderness that occurs in precise, localized areas, particularly in the neck, spine, shoulders, and hips. People with this syndrome may also experience sleep disturbances, morning stiffness, irritable bowel syndrome, anxiety, and other symptoms. How Many People Have Fibromyalgia? According to the American College of Rheumatology, fibromyalgia affects 3 to 6 million Americans. It primarily occurs in women of childbearing age, but children, the elderly, and men can also be affected. What Causes Fibromyalgia?

91. FibroActive Nutritional and herbal supplements treating fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome, reduce stress, relieve bone and joint pain, and boost the immune system. http://www.betterhealthinternational.com

Nutritional and herbal supplements from Better Health International, Inc - Supplements for Fibromyalgia, Arthritis, Chronic Fatique Syndrome Search by Disease or Category... Arthritis Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Fibromyalgia Other Search Products by Category... Antioxidants Bone and Joint Support Cardiovascular Health Children's Products Depression/Mood Mangement Detoxification Digestion Energy Enhancers Essential Fatty Acids Immune Support Migraine Relief Multivitamins Sleep and Relaxation Stress Fighters Memory Enhancers Men's Health Weight Management Women's Health Antioxidants Bone and Joint Support Cardiovascular Children's Products ... FibroActive Formulated specifically to address the muscle pain and fatigue of fibromyalgia Health Science™ 90 tabs by Source Naturals Comprehensive Cardiovascular Support Formula ProBoost Thymic Protein A 30 packets Strengthens the immune system, regulates T-Cell activity Articles on Fibromyalgia Articles on Arthritis Articles on Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Other Articles ... Other Links

92. InteliHealth: Fibromyalgia Syndrome and crossreferenced in an AZ format. fibromyalgia. Health A to Z, Reviewed by the Faculty of Harvard Medical School fibromyalgia http://www.intelihealth.com/IH/ihtIH/WSIHW000/9339/9994.html

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93. What Is Fibromyalgia What is it? fibromyalgia (fibro-my-AL-ja) syndrome (FMS) is a chronic disorder characterized by extreme pain and tenderness in multiple muscles and joints. http://www.mamashealth.com/fibromyalgia.asp

Mamashealth.com Home Bones and Muscles Pages Achilles Tendonitis Arthritis Treatments Back Pain Relief Back Surgery ... Whiplash Links Email Mama What is it? Fibromyalgia (fi-bro-my-AL-ja) syndrome (FMS) is a chronic disorder characterized by extreme pain and tenderness in multiple muscles and joints. The term Fibromyalgia means pain in fibrous and muscular tissues. The pain occurs in areas where the muscles attach to bone or ligaments and is similar to the pain of arthritis. The joints are not affected, so they are not deformed, nor do they deteriorate as they may in arthritis. The worst part about fibromyalgia is the pain is not localized to specific joints. The pain is felt "all over," spreading out from the spine over large areas of the body, especially in the lower back and arms. The pain can vary from muscle twitching to a burning sensation. People with fibromyalgia are susceptible to other chronic painful conditions such as osteoarthritis or migraine . The pain can vary, depending on the time of day, weather changes, physical activity, and the presence of stressful situations. Fibromyalgia was originally named fibrositis. Fibromyalgia pain continues throughout a person’s lifetime.

94. Fibromyalgia: Maintaining A Positive Attitude that one? While our emotions can not cause fibromyalgia or chronic fatigue syndrome, they no doubt affect our symptoms. But how http://www.quackwatch.org/03HealthPromotion/fibromyalgia/fms05.html

Maintaining a Positive Attitude: Ten Strategies Deborah A. Barrett "Have a positive attitude." How many times have we heard that one? While our emotions can not cause fibromyalgia or chronic fatigue syndrome, they no doubt affect our symptoms. But how can we maintain good thoughts when our bodies feel so lousy? This challenge, of course, does not pertain exclusively to chronic illness, but to any time when things do not go as we wish. But in the case of ongoing illness, seeing the positive presents a continuous struggle. Yet our moods are not perfectly correlated with our physical state. Most likely we can all recall times that despite much pain or fatigue, we were able to cope and even achieve high spirits. Perhaps the weather was perfect, good friends visited, we just accomplished something or helped somebody, making us feel good about ourselves. Other times, depression seems to take hold even when our physical discomfort is at a manageable level. Why is this? Answering this question is the key to finding optimism. To me, the vicissitudes of fibromyalgia feel like a swim in the turbulent sea sometimes it seems we have fallen and the waves continue to crash on our heads, as we fight to rise, only to be knocked down yet again. But that same ocean sometimes allows us to find a wave we can ride smoothly to the shore.

95. Fibromyalgia Syndrome News Resource Research and treatment news, support, free email bulletins http://www.fibromyalgiasyndromenews.com

96. What Is Fibromyalgia? What Is fibromyalgia? Deborah A. Barrett. fibromyalgia These all represent important pieces of the puzzle. Treatments for fibromyalgia. The http://www.quackwatch.org/03HealthPromotion/fibromyalgia/whatisfms.html

Paintracking Home Page Quackwatch Home Page What Is Fibromyalgia? Deborah A. Barrett Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition characterized primarily by widespread pain throughout the body. The name fibromyalgia, introduced by Muhammad Yunus MD and his colleagues in 1981, literally means pain in the muscles and tissue. "Fibro" refers to the fascia or connective tissue, "my" to muscle, and "algia" to pain. Other ailments associated with fibromyalgia include fatigue, poor quality sleep, difficulty concentrating, sensitivity to light, noise and cold, and irritable bowel. As many as 2% of the general population may suffer from this condition. No ethnic group seems any more likely to have fibromyalgia; however women develop it approximately 8 times more often than do men. While the medical community does not yet understand the pathology underlying fibromyalgia, more and more information about this condition is becoming known. Medical researchers are now actively searching for the cause, mechanisms and best treatments for fibromyalgia and related conditions. To keep abreast of scientific studies on fibromyalgia, you can search and read the abstracts of articles on MEDLINEplus , the National Library of Medicine's database of medical journal articles.

97. Fibromyalgia: Resources For Families Full of resources and information catering to the family and friends of someone diagnosed with fibromyalgia syndrome. This site http://www.lclark.edu/~sherrons/home.htm

This site provides support to family and friends of someone suffering from fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS). The site explains the syndrome, discusses the impact of fibromyalgia on family life, suggests strategies for coping with FMS, and shares how to get in contact with knowledgeable people and resources. Map Discussion Group About Site Help The author of Fibromyalgia: Resources for Families website does not guarantee the validity or accuracy of any of the information presented here. Use of the information within this site is at your own risk. Please read the Thank you for being the visitor. Your Feedback is welcome. This website utilizes frames. If you prefer, you can also browse the site without frames by using the Site Map to locate and navigate between articles of interest. In order to view all the features of this site, please be sure java is enabled Internet Explorer 4.x at a screen resolution of 640x480 or higher. The author of this website subscribes to the HONcode principles of the Health On the Net Foundation Created by: SM Stonecypher Updated: October 26, 1999

98. The UK-FMS-GUAI Website Offers information and support to people with fibromyalgia who are interested or following the guaifenesin protocol. http://ukfmsguai.tripod.com/

var cm_role = "live" var cm_host = "tripod.lycos.com" var cm_taxid = "/memberembedded" Check out the NEW Hotbot Tell me when this page is updated Hello and welcome to the UK-FMS-GUAI Website! Who Are We? UK-FMS-GUAI is a Yahoo discussion group about the guaifenesin protocol for Fibromyalgia Syndrome and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome / ME. The Guaifenesin Protocol is based on the 40 years of clinical practice of Dr R. Paul St. Amand in California, USA. If you are based in the UK or Europe and are taking guaifenesin or considering doing so, this group is for you. We have no connections to any company manufacturing or marketing guaifenesin. The group was founded on 29 May 2000 by Andrea Grimmett. The group is growing all the time; at the moment we have 320 members. Our Website This website brings together the information you need if you are considering the guaifenesin protocol and are living here in the UK or Europe. It is designed to complement the UK-FMS-GUAI discussion group. We hope that it will answer many of your questions. How To Use Our Website Navigate the site by clicking on the hyperlinks on the bar opposite. It's as simple as that!

99. The Environmental Illness Resource Information and forums regarding CFS, fibromyalgia, multiple chemical sensitivities and related illnesses. http://www.ei-resource.org

Wed 09 Jun '04 The Environmental Illness Resource Links Forums Books Shop ... Guestbook Navigation Home Search Latest News Articles ... About Us Illness Overviews What is EI? Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Fibromyalgia Multiple Chemical Sensitivities ... Mental/Emotional Problems Welcome to the Environmental Illness Resource The aim of this website is to bring together information on every aspect of what we're calling 'Environmental Illnesses'. You can find information about all of the illnesses listed in our "Illness Overviews" navigation. The site has been running since the end of July 2003 and has had much more hits than was expected. We've averaged 3000 hits per month since launch! Thankyou to all our visitors including those who have bought books from Amazon.com through us, your support is very much appreciated. The site is still under development and will continue to be added to regularly. In the next year we hope to add features that will make the site more useful to returning visitors such as daily updated news articles relating to all the illnesses covered by the site. A trial of the newsfeed we would like to use is now running below. We would like to hear from environmental illness related companies who would be interested in sponsoring these live newsfeeds and also from any of our visitors who have ideas to improve the site. Please contact us at

100. Job Accommodation Network JAN Logo. ACCOMMODATING PEOPLE WITH fibromyalgia By Kendra M. Duckworth, MS and Beth Loy, Ph.D. Preface. fibromyalgia information. fibromyalgia SYNDROME. http://www.jan.wvu.edu/media/Fibro.html

This publication is funded under a contract supported by the Office of Disability Employment Policy of the U.S. Department of Labor, contract #J-9-M-2-0022. The opinions contained in this publication are those of the contractor and do not necessarily reflect those of the U.S. Department of Labor. Job Accommodation Network ACCOMMODATING PEOPLE WITH FIBROMYALGIA By Kendra M. Duckworth, MS and Beth Loy, Ph.D. Preface Fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) is a form of generalized muscular pain and fatigue that affects seven to ten million Americans. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) coupled with the high number of working individuals with FMS show why knowing about workplace accommodations for people with FMS is important. When considering accommodations for people with FMS, the accommodation process must be conducted on a case-by-case basis. Symptoms caused by FMS vary, so when determining effective accommodations, the person's individual abilities and limitations should be considered and problematic job tasks must be identified. Therefore, the person with FMS should be involved in the accommodation process. Not all people with FMS will need accommodations to perform their jobs and many others may need only a few accommodations. For those who need accommodation, the following pages provide basic information about common limitations, symptoms, useful questions to consider, and accommodation possibilities. The following is only a sample of possibilities to consider; numerous other solutions and considerations may exist.

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