NATIONAL FIBROMYALGIA & CHRONIC PAIN ASSOCIATION The Four R's work to repair complex negative effects generated by a chronic hyperactive "fight-or-flight" response. Like a malfunctioning smoke alarm going off without smoke, that autonomic arousal below the level of conscious control is the underlying root cause of

fibromyalgia.

PROGNOSIS OF FIBROMYALGIA Prognosis of Fibromyalgia. Fibromyalgia is a chronic life long condition with no single, complete cure. During the last decade, better ways to diagnose and treat this chronic pain disorder have have been developed. Since June 2007, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved three medications for fibromyalgia treatment and other FM

SUPPORT GROUPS

The National Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain Association strategically focuses on issues facing people with life-altering chronic pain issues through visionary support, advocacy, research and education. FIBROMYALGIA SUPPORT COMMUNITY The National Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain Association (NFMCPA) is proud to support a free online community on Inspire.com for individuals, and their loved ones, who are affected by fibromyalgia. This free online community offers peer-to-peer support and a safe environment so you can connect with others experiencing or who have experienced the FIBROMYALGIA IMPACT ON RELATIONSHIPS Most people surveyed said they had close friends. In general, fibromyalgia has less of a negative impact on current relationships with close friends than with spouses/ partners or children. On the other hand, many people shared that having fibromyalgia resulted in losing friends, as friends stopped calling and offering invitations. JAMA CLINICAL REVIEW OF FM BY DR. DAN CLAUW In the April 2014 Clinical Review & Education section of the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), Daniel J Clauw, MD reported on advances in fibromyalgia scientific knowledge, diagnosis and treatment modalities. The hidden relevance is that since 2009 this is the only fibromyalgia article to be published in this journal. In 1987 the first JAMA fibromyalgia article, Fibromyalgia

SUPPORT GROUPS

The National Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain Association strategically focuses on issues facing people with life-altering chronic pain issues through visionary support, advocacy, research and education.

SUPPORT GROUPS

The National Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain Association strategically focuses on issues facing people with life-altering chronic pain issues through visionary support, advocacy, research and education.

SUPPORT GROUPS

The National Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain Association strategically focuses on issues facing people with life-altering chronic pain issues through visionary support, advocacy, research and education.

SUPPORT GROUPS

The National Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain Association strategically focuses on issues facing people with life-altering chronic pain issues through visionary support, advocacy, research and education. NATIONAL FIBROMYALGIA & CHRONIC PAIN ASSOCIATION The Four R's work to repair complex negative effects generated by a chronic hyperactive "fight-or-flight" response. Like a malfunctioning smoke alarm going off without smoke, that autonomic arousal below the level of conscious control is the underlying root cause of

fibromyalgia.

PROGNOSIS OF FIBROMYALGIA Prognosis of Fibromyalgia. Fibromyalgia is a chronic life long condition with no single, complete cure. During the last decade, better ways to diagnose and treat this chronic pain disorder have have been developed. Since June 2007, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved three medications for fibromyalgia treatment and other FM

SUPPORT GROUPS

The National Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain Association strategically focuses on issues facing people with life-altering chronic pain issues through visionary support, advocacy, research and education. FIBROMYALGIA SUPPORT COMMUNITY The National Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain Association (NFMCPA) is proud to support a free online community on Inspire.com for individuals, and their loved ones, who are affected by fibromyalgia. This free online community offers peer-to-peer support and a safe environment so you can connect with others experiencing or who have experienced the FIBROMYALGIA IMPACT ON RELATIONSHIPS Most people surveyed said they had close friends. In general, fibromyalgia has less of a negative impact on current relationships with close friends than with spouses/ partners or children. On the other hand, many people shared that having fibromyalgia resulted in losing friends, as friends stopped calling and offering invitations. JAMA CLINICAL REVIEW OF FM BY DR. DAN CLAUW In the April 2014 Clinical Review & Education section of the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), Daniel J Clauw, MD reported on advances in fibromyalgia scientific knowledge, diagnosis and treatment modalities. The hidden relevance is that since 2009 this is the only fibromyalgia article to be published in this journal. In 1987 the first JAMA fibromyalgia article, Fibromyalgia

SUPPORT GROUPS

The National Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain Association strategically focuses on issues facing people with life-altering chronic pain issues through visionary support, advocacy, research and education.

SUPPORT GROUPS

The National Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain Association strategically focuses on issues facing people with life-altering chronic pain issues through visionary support, advocacy, research and education.

SUPPORT GROUPS

The National Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain Association strategically focuses on issues facing people with life-altering chronic pain issues through visionary support, advocacy, research and education.

SUPPORT GROUPS

The National Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain Association strategically focuses on issues facing people with life-altering chronic pain issues through visionary support, advocacy, research and education.

FM FACT SHEET

FM Fact Sheet. Amanda Wray. Print. Email. Fibromyalgia (pronounced fy-bro-my-AL-ja) is a complex chronic pain disorder that affects an estimated 2-4% of the world's population (~210 million in 2015; 3%). For example, In the United States, approximately 10 million Americans (3%) are afflicted with FM. While it occurs most often in women (80% MAGAZINE - NATIONAL FIBROMYALGIA & CHRONIC PAIN ASSOCIATION Mission Statement: The National Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain Association unites patients, policy makers, and healthcare, medical and scientific communities to transform lives through visionary support, advocacy, research and education of fibromyalgia and chronic pain illnesses.Vision Statement: End chronic pain conditions from derailing lives by promoting early diagnosis, driving scientific RESEARCH CLINICAL TRIALS The National Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain Association strategically focuses on issues facing people with life-altering chronic pain issues through visionary support, advocacy, research and education. COMPLETE LIST OF CHRONIC PAIN OVERLAPPING CONDITIONS The following is a list of overlapping. conditions and where to find more information. Allergy. Ankylosing Spondylitis. Anxiety Disorders. Arthritic Conditions. Back Pain. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. Cervical

(neck) Disk

TIPS FOR USING THE ADA Are people with fibromyalgia and chronic pain people with disabilities? Yes, it limits major life activities including: sleeping, caring for oneself, performing manual tasks, walking, standing, sitting, lifting, bending, concentrating, and thinking. It also limits bodily function in the immune system, musculoskeletal system, neurological system

SUPPORT GROUPS

Additional Details (Fees, Purpose, Activities, etc.): Support Group Mailing Address: 4070 Goldfinch Street, Suite B San Diego, CA 92103. Support Group Purpose: San Diego Fibromyalgia Support Group creates a community of healing, compassion, understanding and encouragement. Providing support, therapy and education regarding complimentary therapies for individuals living with Fibromyalgia

SUPPORT GROUPS

Additional Details (Fees, Purpose, Activities, etc.): Support Group Mailing Address: 11713 Inverarry Drive, Fredericksburg, VA 22407. To provide peer-to-peer patient support to those living with the challenges of fibromyalgia,related medical conditions and chronic

pain.

SUPPORT GROUPS

The National Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain Association strategically focuses on issues facing people with life-altering chronic pain issues through visionary support, advocacy, research and education.

SUPPORT GROUPS

The National Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain Association strategically focuses on issues facing people with life-altering chronic pain issues through visionary support, advocacy, research and education.

SUPPORT GROUPS

Additional Details (Fees, Purpose, Activities, etc.): We are re-vamping our group! We would like to invite all fibro and chronic pain people in need of a solid support system to our group. Our meetings will begin in Sept. We hope to provide support, educational materials, and social outings to step away from dealing with pain at

least for a while.

NATIONAL FIBROMYALGIA & CHRONIC PAIN ASSOCIATION The Four R's work to repair complex negative effects generated by a chronic hyperactive "fight-or-flight" response. Like a malfunctioning smoke alarm going off without smoke, that autonomic arousal below the level of conscious control is the underlying root cause of

fibromyalgia.

PROGNOSIS OF FIBROMYALGIA Prognosis of Fibromyalgia. Fibromyalgia is a chronic life long condition with no single, complete cure. During the last decade, better ways to diagnose and treat this chronic pain disorder have have been developed. Since June 2007, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved three medications for fibromyalgia treatment and other FM

SUPPORT GROUPS

The National Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain Association strategically focuses on issues facing people with life-altering chronic pain issues through visionary support, advocacy, research and education. FIBROMYALGIA SUPPORT COMMUNITY The National Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain Association (NFMCPA) is proud to support a free online community on Inspire.com for individuals, and their loved ones, who are affected by fibromyalgia. This free online community offers peer-to-peer support and a safe environment so you can connect with others experiencing or who have experienced the RESEARCH CLINICAL TRIALS The National Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain Association strategically focuses on issues facing people with life-altering chronic pain issues through visionary support, advocacy, research and education. FIBROMYALGIA IMPACT ON RELATIONSHIPS Most people surveyed said they had close friends. In general, fibromyalgia has less of a negative impact on current relationships with close friends than with spouses/ partners or children. On the other hand, many people shared that having fibromyalgia resulted in losing friends, as friends stopped calling and offering invitations. JAMA CLINICAL REVIEW OF FM BY DR. DAN CLAUW In the April 2014 Clinical Review & Education section of the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), Daniel J Clauw, MD reported on advances in fibromyalgia scientific knowledge, diagnosis and treatment modalities. The hidden relevance is that since 2009 this is the only fibromyalgia article to be published in this journal. In 1987 the first JAMA fibromyalgia article, Fibromyalgia

SUPPORT GROUPS

The National Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain Association strategically focuses on issues facing people with life-altering chronic pain issues through visionary support, advocacy, research and education.

SUPPORT GROUPS

The National Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain Association strategically focuses on issues facing people with life-altering chronic pain issues through visionary support, advocacy, research and education.

SUPPORT GROUPS

The National Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain Association strategically focuses on issues facing people with life-altering chronic pain issues through visionary support, advocacy, research and education. NATIONAL FIBROMYALGIA & CHRONIC PAIN ASSOCIATION The Four R's work to repair complex negative effects generated by a chronic hyperactive "fight-or-flight" response. Like a malfunctioning smoke alarm going off without smoke, that autonomic arousal below the level of conscious control is the underlying root cause of

fibromyalgia.

PROGNOSIS OF FIBROMYALGIA Prognosis of Fibromyalgia. Fibromyalgia is a chronic life long condition with no single, complete cure. During the last decade, better ways to diagnose and treat this chronic pain disorder have have been developed. Since June 2007, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved three medications for fibromyalgia treatment and other FM

SUPPORT GROUPS

The National Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain Association strategically focuses on issues facing people with life-altering chronic pain issues through visionary support, advocacy, research and education. FIBROMYALGIA SUPPORT COMMUNITY The National Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain Association (NFMCPA) is proud to support a free online community on Inspire.com for individuals, and their loved ones, who are affected by fibromyalgia. This free online community offers peer-to-peer support and a safe environment so you can connect with others experiencing or who have experienced the RESEARCH CLINICAL TRIALS The National Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain Association strategically focuses on issues facing people with life-altering chronic pain issues through visionary support, advocacy, research and education. FIBROMYALGIA IMPACT ON RELATIONSHIPS Most people surveyed said they had close friends. In general, fibromyalgia has less of a negative impact on current relationships with close friends than with spouses/ partners or children. On the other hand, many people shared that having fibromyalgia resulted in losing friends, as friends stopped calling and offering invitations. JAMA CLINICAL REVIEW OF FM BY DR. DAN CLAUW In the April 2014 Clinical Review & Education section of the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), Daniel J Clauw, MD reported on advances in fibromyalgia scientific knowledge, diagnosis and treatment modalities. The hidden relevance is that since 2009 this is the only fibromyalgia article to be published in this journal. In 1987 the first JAMA fibromyalgia article, Fibromyalgia

SUPPORT GROUPS

The National Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain Association strategically focuses on issues facing people with life-altering chronic pain issues through visionary support, advocacy, research and education.

SUPPORT GROUPS

The National Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain Association strategically focuses on issues facing people with life-altering chronic pain issues through visionary support, advocacy, research and education.

SUPPORT GROUPS

The National Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain Association strategically focuses on issues facing people with life-altering chronic pain issues through visionary support, advocacy, research and education.

FM FACT SHEET

FM Fact Sheet. Amanda Wray. Print. Email. Fibromyalgia (pronounced fy-bro-my-AL-ja) is a complex chronic pain disorder that affects an estimated 2-4% of the world's population (~210 million in 2015; 3%). For example, In the United States, approximately 10 million Americans (3%) are afflicted with FM. While it occurs most often in women (80% MAGAZINE - NATIONAL FIBROMYALGIA & CHRONIC PAIN ASSOCIATION Mission Statement: The National Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain Association unites patients, policy makers, and healthcare, medical and scientific communities to transform lives through visionary support, advocacy, research and education of fibromyalgia and chronic pain illnesses.Vision Statement: End chronic pain conditions from derailing lives by promoting early diagnosis, driving scientific

SUPPORT GROUPS

4070 Goldfinch Street, Suite B. San Diego, CA 92103. Support Group Purpose: San Diego Fibromyalgia Support Group creates a community of healing, compassion, understanding and encouragement. Providing support, therapy and education regarding complimentary therapies for individuals living with Fibromyalgia, Chronic Pain and Trauma.

SUPPORT GROUPS

The National Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain Association strategically focuses on issues facing people with life-altering chronic pain issues through visionary support, advocacy, research and education.

SUPPORT GROUPS

Additional Details (Fees, Purpose, Activities, etc.): Our mission statement is to empower its members and the community by providing education, support, and encouragement for those living with this and other fibromyalgia-related chronic conditions.

SUPPORT GROUPS

The National Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain Association strategically focuses on issues facing people with life-altering chronic pain issues through visionary support, advocacy, research and education.

SUPPORT GROUPS

The National Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain Association strategically focuses on issues facing people with life-altering chronic pain issues through visionary support, advocacy, research and education.

SUPPORT GROUPS

The National Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain Association strategically focuses on issues facing people with life-altering chronic pain issues through visionary support, advocacy, research and education.

SUPPORT GROUPS

The National Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain Association strategically focuses on issues facing people with life-altering chronic pain issues through visionary support, advocacy, research and education.

SUPPORT GROUPS

Additional Details (Fees, Purpose, Activities, etc.): We are re-vamping our group! We would like to invite all fibro and chronic pain people in need of a solid support system to our group. Our meetings will begin in Sept. We hope to provide support, educational materials, and social outings to step away from dealing with pain at

least for a while.

NATIONAL FIBROMYALGIA & CHRONIC PAIN ASSOCIATION The Four R's work to repair complex negative effects generated by a chronic hyperactive "fight-or-flight" response. Like a malfunctioning smoke alarm going off without smoke, that autonomic arousal below the level of conscious control is the underlying root cause of

fibromyalgia.

PROGNOSIS OF FIBROMYALGIA Prognosis of Fibromyalgia. Fibromyalgia is a chronic life long condition with no single, complete cure. During the last decade, better ways to diagnose and treat this chronic pain disorder have have been developed. Since June 2007, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved three medications for fibromyalgia treatment and other FM

SUPPORT GROUPS

The National Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain Association strategically focuses on issues facing people with life-altering chronic pain issues through visionary support, advocacy, research and education. RESEARCH CLINICAL TRIALS The National Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain Association strategically focuses on issues facing people with life-altering chronic pain issues through visionary support, advocacy, research and education. FIBROMYALGIA SUPPORT COMMUNITY The National Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain Association (NFMCPA) is proud to support a free online community on Inspire.com for individuals, and their loved ones, who are affected by fibromyalgia. This free online community offers peer-to-peer support and a safe environment so you can connect with others experiencing or who have experienced the FIBROMYALGIA IMPACT ON RELATIONSHIPS Most people surveyed said they had close friends. In general, fibromyalgia has less of a negative impact on current relationships with close friends than with spouses/ partners or children. On the other hand, many people shared that having fibromyalgia resulted in losing friends, as friends stopped calling and offering invitations. JAMA CLINICAL REVIEW OF FM BY DR. DAN CLAUW In the April 2014 Clinical Review & Education section of the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), Daniel J Clauw, MD reported on advances in fibromyalgia scientific knowledge, diagnosis and treatment modalities. The hidden relevance is that since 2009 this is the only fibromyalgia article to be published in this journal. In 1987 the first JAMA fibromyalgia article, Fibromyalgia

SUPPORT GROUPS

The National Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain Association strategically focuses on issues facing people with life-altering chronic pain issues through visionary support, advocacy, research and education.

SUPPORT GROUPS

The National Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain Association strategically focuses on issues facing people with life-altering chronic pain issues through visionary support, advocacy, research and education.

SUPPORT GROUPS

The National Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain Association strategically focuses on issues facing people with life-altering chronic pain issues through visionary support, advocacy, research and education. NATIONAL FIBROMYALGIA & CHRONIC PAIN ASSOCIATION The Four R's work to repair complex negative effects generated by a chronic hyperactive "fight-or-flight" response. Like a malfunctioning smoke alarm going off without smoke, that autonomic arousal below the level of conscious control is the underlying root cause of

fibromyalgia.

PROGNOSIS OF FIBROMYALGIA Prognosis of Fibromyalgia. Fibromyalgia is a chronic life long condition with no single, complete cure. During the last decade, better ways to diagnose and treat this chronic pain disorder have have been developed. Since June 2007, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved three medications for fibromyalgia treatment and other FM

SUPPORT GROUPS

The National Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain Association strategically focuses on issues facing people with life-altering chronic pain issues through visionary support, advocacy, research and education. RESEARCH CLINICAL TRIALS The National Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain Association strategically focuses on issues facing people with life-altering chronic pain issues through visionary support, advocacy, research and education. FIBROMYALGIA SUPPORT COMMUNITY The National Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain Association (NFMCPA) is proud to support a free online community on Inspire.com for individuals, and their loved ones, who are affected by fibromyalgia. This free online community offers peer-to-peer support and a safe environment so you can connect with others experiencing or who have experienced the FIBROMYALGIA IMPACT ON RELATIONSHIPS Most people surveyed said they had close friends. In general, fibromyalgia has less of a negative impact on current relationships with close friends than with spouses/ partners or children. On the other hand, many people shared that having fibromyalgia resulted in losing friends, as friends stopped calling and offering invitations. JAMA CLINICAL REVIEW OF FM BY DR. DAN CLAUW In the April 2014 Clinical Review & Education section of the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), Daniel J Clauw, MD reported on advances in fibromyalgia scientific knowledge, diagnosis and treatment modalities. The hidden relevance is that since 2009 this is the only fibromyalgia article to be published in this journal. In 1987 the first JAMA fibromyalgia article, Fibromyalgia

SUPPORT GROUPS

The National Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain Association strategically focuses on issues facing people with life-altering chronic pain issues through visionary support, advocacy, research and education.

SUPPORT GROUPS

The National Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain Association strategically focuses on issues facing people with life-altering chronic pain issues through visionary support, advocacy, research and education.

SUPPORT GROUPS

The National Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain Association strategically focuses on issues facing people with life-altering chronic pain issues through visionary support, advocacy, research and education. MAGAZINE - NATIONAL FIBROMYALGIA & CHRONIC PAIN ASSOCIATION Mission Statement: The National Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain Association unites patients, policy makers, and healthcare, medical and scientific communities to transform lives through visionary support, advocacy, research and education of fibromyalgia and chronic pain illnesses.Vision Statement: End chronic pain conditions from derailing lives by promoting early diagnosis, driving scientific

SUPPORT GROUPS

4070 Goldfinch Street, Suite B. San Diego, CA 92103. Support Group Purpose: San Diego Fibromyalgia Support Group creates a community of healing, compassion, understanding and encouragement. Providing support, therapy and education regarding complimentary therapies for individuals living with Fibromyalgia, Chronic Pain and Trauma.

SUPPORT GROUPS

The National Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain Association strategically focuses on issues facing people with life-altering chronic pain issues through visionary support, advocacy, research and education.

SUPPORT GROUPS

Additional Details (Fees, Purpose, Activities, etc.): Our mission statement is to empower its members and the community by providing education, support, and encouragement for those living with this and other fibromyalgia-related chronic conditions.

SUPPORT GROUPS

The National Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain Association strategically focuses on issues facing people with life-altering chronic pain issues through visionary support, advocacy, research and education.

SUPPORT GROUPS

The National Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain Association strategically focuses on issues facing people with life-altering chronic pain issues through visionary support, advocacy, research and education.

SUPPORT GROUPS

The National Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain Association strategically focuses on issues facing people with life-altering chronic pain issues through visionary support, advocacy, research and education.

SUPPORT GROUPS

Additional Details (Fees, Purpose, Activities, etc.): We are re-vamping our group! We would like to invite all fibro and chronic pain people in need of a solid support system to our group. Our meetings will begin in Sept. We hope to provide support, educational materials, and social outings to step away from dealing with pain at

least for a while.

SUPPORT GROUPS

The National Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain Association strategically focuses on issues facing people with life-altering chronic pain issues through visionary support, advocacy, research and education.

SUPPORT GROUPS

Group Leader: Elnora Smith / 2801 Hwy. 6 East, #135 / Iowa City IA

52240-2647

NATIONAL FIBROMYALGIA & CHRONIC PAIN ASSOCIATION The Four R's work to repair complex negative effects generated by a chronic hyperactive "fight-or-flight" response. Like a malfunctioning smoke alarm going off without smoke, that autonomic arousal below the level of conscious control is the underlying root cause of

fibromyalgia.

PROGNOSIS OF FIBROMYALGIA Prognosis of Fibromyalgia. Fibromyalgia is a chronic life long condition with no single, complete cure. During the last decade, better ways to diagnose and treat this chronic pain disorder have have been developed. Since June 2007, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved three medications for fibromyalgia treatment and other FM FIBROMYALGIA IMPACT ON RELATIONSHIPS Most people surveyed said they had close friends. In general, fibromyalgia has less of a negative impact on current relationships with close friends than with spouses/ partners or children. On the other hand, many people shared that having fibromyalgia resulted in losing friends, as friends stopped calling and offering invitations. JAMA CLINICAL REVIEW OF FM BY DR. DAN CLAUW In the April 2014 Clinical Review & Education section of the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), Daniel J Clauw, MD reported on advances in fibromyalgia scientific knowledge, diagnosis and treatment modalities. The hidden relevance is that since 2009 this is the only fibromyalgia article to be published in this journal. In 1987 the first JAMA fibromyalgia article, Fibromyalgia

SUPPORT GROUPS

The National Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain Association strategically focuses on issues facing people with life-altering chronic pain issues through visionary support, advocacy, research and education.

SUPPORT GROUPS

The National Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain Association strategically focuses on issues facing people with life-altering chronic pain issues through visionary support, advocacy, research and education.

SUPPORT GROUPS

Additional Details (Fees, Purpose, Activities, etc.): Our mission statement is to empower its members and the community by providing education, support, and encouragement for those living with this and other fibromyalgia-related chronic conditions.

SUPPORT GROUPS

The National Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain Association strategically focuses on issues facing people with life-altering chronic pain issues through visionary support, advocacy, research and education.

SUPPORT GROUPS

Additional Details (Fees, Purpose, Activities, etc.): We are re-vamping our group! We would like to invite all fibro and chronic pain people in need of a solid support system to our group. Our meetings will begin in Sept. We hope to provide support, educational materials, and social outings to step away from dealing with pain at

least for a while.

SUPPORT GROUPS

Group Leader: Elnora Smith / 2801 Hwy. 6 East, #135 / Iowa City IA

52240-2647

NATIONAL FIBROMYALGIA & CHRONIC PAIN ASSOCIATION The Four R's work to repair complex negative effects generated by a chronic hyperactive "fight-or-flight" response. Like a malfunctioning smoke alarm going off without smoke, that autonomic arousal below the level of conscious control is the underlying root cause of

fibromyalgia.

PROGNOSIS OF FIBROMYALGIA Prognosis of Fibromyalgia. Fibromyalgia is a chronic life long condition with no single, complete cure. During the last decade, better ways to diagnose and treat this chronic pain disorder have have been developed. Since June 2007, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved three medications for fibromyalgia treatment and other FM FIBROMYALGIA IMPACT ON RELATIONSHIPS Most people surveyed said they had close friends. In general, fibromyalgia has less of a negative impact on current relationships with close friends than with spouses/ partners or children. On the other hand, many people shared that having fibromyalgia resulted in losing friends, as friends stopped calling and offering invitations. JAMA CLINICAL REVIEW OF FM BY DR. DAN CLAUW In the April 2014 Clinical Review & Education section of the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), Daniel J Clauw, MD reported on advances in fibromyalgia scientific knowledge, diagnosis and treatment modalities. The hidden relevance is that since 2009 this is the only fibromyalgia article to be published in this journal. In 1987 the first JAMA fibromyalgia article, Fibromyalgia

SUPPORT GROUPS

The National Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain Association strategically focuses on issues facing people with life-altering chronic pain issues through visionary support, advocacy, research and education.

SUPPORT GROUPS

The National Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain Association strategically focuses on issues facing people with life-altering chronic pain issues through visionary support, advocacy, research and education.

SUPPORT GROUPS

Additional Details (Fees, Purpose, Activities, etc.): Our mission statement is to empower its members and the community by providing education, support, and encouragement for those living with this and other fibromyalgia-related chronic conditions.

SUPPORT GROUPS

The National Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain Association strategically focuses on issues facing people with life-altering chronic pain issues through visionary support, advocacy, research and education.

SUPPORT GROUPS

Additional Details (Fees, Purpose, Activities, etc.): We are re-vamping our group! We would like to invite all fibro and chronic pain people in need of a solid support system to our group. Our meetings will begin in Sept. We hope to provide support, educational materials, and social outings to step away from dealing with pain at

least for a while.

SUPPORT GROUPS

Group Leader: Elnora Smith / 2801 Hwy. 6 East, #135 / Iowa City IA

52240-2647

FM FACT SHEET

FM Fact Sheet. Amanda Wray. Print. Email. Fibromyalgia (pronounced fy-bro-my-AL-ja) is a complex chronic pain disorder that affects an estimated 2-4% of the world's population (~210 million in 2015; 3%). For example, In the United States, approximately 10 million Americans (3%) are afflicted with FM. While it occurs most often in women (80%

SUPPORT GROUPS

The National Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain Association strategically focuses on issues facing people with life-altering chronic pain issues through visionary support, advocacy, research and education. RESEARCH CLINICAL TRIALS The National Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain Association strategically focuses on issues facing people with life-altering chronic pain issues through visionary support, advocacy, research and education. MAGAZINE - NATIONAL FIBROMYALGIA & CHRONIC PAIN ASSOCIATION Mission Statement: The National Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain Association unites patients, policy makers, and healthcare, medical and scientific communities to transform lives through visionary support, advocacy, research and education of fibromyalgia and chronic pain illnesses.Vision Statement: End chronic pain conditions from derailing lives by promoting early diagnosis, driving scientific FIBROMYALGIA SUPPORT COMMUNITY The National Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain Association (NFMCPA) is proud to support a free online community on Inspire.com for individuals, and their loved ones, who are affected by fibromyalgia. This free online community offers peer-to-peer support and a safe environment so you can connect with others experiencing or who have experienced the TIPS FOR USING THE ADA Are people with fibromyalgia and chronic pain people with disabilities? Yes, it limits major life activities including: sleeping, caring for oneself, performing manual tasks, walking, standing, sitting, lifting, bending, concentrating, and thinking. It also limits bodily function in the immune system, musculoskeletal system, neurological system

SUPPORT GROUPS

Eau Claire. Support Group Name: Eau Claire Fibromyalgia Support Group. Group Leader: Dianna Koehler. Group Leader's Email: dkoehler45@gmail.com. Group Leader's Contact #: 715-834-7496. Additional Leaders/Contact Persons: Mary Fadel. Additional Leader's/Contact's Email: ECFMsupportgroup@gmail.com. Additional Leader's/Contact's Phone: 715-834

SUPPORT GROUPS

The National Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain Association strategically focuses on issues facing people with life-altering chronic pain issues through visionary support, advocacy, research and education.

SUPPORT GROUPS

Group Leader: Elnora Smith / 2801 Hwy. 6 East, #135 / Iowa City IA

52240-2647

SUPPORT GROUPS

Group Leader's Contact #: 978-766-8676. Place: Popovers On the Square. Street: 8 Congress St. Zipcode or Postalcode: 03801. City: Portsmouth. State, Province, or Territory: New Hampshire. Meeting Time (s): Friday. Additional Details (Fees, Purpose, Activities, etc.): Support group mailing address: 111 Blue Heron Dr. Portsmouth, NH 03801 Let's NATIONAL FIBROMYALGIA & CHRONIC PAIN ASSOCIATION The Four R's work to repair complex negative effects generated by a chronic hyperactive "fight-or-flight" response. Like a malfunctioning smoke alarm going off without smoke, that autonomic arousal below the level of conscious control is the underlying root cause of

fibromyalgia.

PROGNOSIS OF FIBROMYALGIA Prognosis of Fibromyalgia. Fibromyalgia is a chronic life long condition with no single, complete cure. During the last decade, better ways to diagnose and treat this chronic pain disorder have have been developed. Since June 2007, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved three medications for fibromyalgia treatment and other FM

SUPPORT GROUPS

The National Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain Association strategically focuses on issues facing people with life-altering chronic pain issues through visionary support, advocacy, research and education. FIBROMYALGIA SUPPORT COMMUNITY The National Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain Association (NFMCPA) is proud to support a free online community on Inspire.com for individuals, and their loved ones, who are affected by fibromyalgia. This free online community offers peer-to-peer support and a safe environment so you can connect with others experiencing or who have experienced the FIBROMYALGIA IMPACT ON RELATIONSHIPS Most people surveyed said they had close friends. In general, fibromyalgia has less of a negative impact on current relationships with close friends than with spouses/ partners or children. On the other hand, many people shared that having fibromyalgia resulted in losing friends, as friends stopped calling and offering invitations. JAMA CLINICAL REVIEW OF FM BY DR. DAN CLAUWJAMA CLINICAL REVIEWS PODCASTJAMA REVIEW ARTICLESJAMA ARTICLESJAMA PODCASTSRATIONAL CLINICAL

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In the April 2014 Clinical Review & Education section of the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), Daniel J Clauw, MD reported on advances in fibromyalgia scientific knowledge, diagnosis and treatment modalities. The hidden relevance is that since 2009 this is the only fibromyalgia article to be published in this journal. In 1987 the first JAMA fibromyalgia article, Fibromyalgia

SUPPORT GROUPS

The National Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain Association strategically focuses on issues facing people with life-altering chronic pain issues through visionary support, advocacy, research and education.

SUPPORT GROUPS

The National Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain Association strategically focuses on issues facing people with life-altering chronic pain issues through visionary support, advocacy, research and education.

SUPPORT GROUPS

The National Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain Association strategically focuses on issues facing people with life-altering chronic pain issues through visionary support, advocacy, research and education.

SUPPORT GROUPS

Group Leader: Elnora Smith / 2801 Hwy. 6 East, #135 / Iowa City IA

52240-2647

NATIONAL FIBROMYALGIA & CHRONIC PAIN ASSOCIATION The Four R's work to repair complex negative effects generated by a chronic hyperactive "fight-or-flight" response. Like a malfunctioning smoke alarm going off without smoke, that autonomic arousal below the level of conscious control is the underlying root cause of

fibromyalgia.

PROGNOSIS OF FIBROMYALGIA Prognosis of Fibromyalgia. Fibromyalgia is a chronic life long condition with no single, complete cure. During the last decade, better ways to diagnose and treat this chronic pain disorder have have been developed. Since June 2007, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved three medications for fibromyalgia treatment and other FM

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The National Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain Association strategically focuses on issues facing people with life-altering chronic pain issues through visionary support, advocacy, research and education. FIBROMYALGIA SUPPORT COMMUNITY The National Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain Association (NFMCPA) is proud to support a free online community on Inspire.com for individuals, and their loved ones, who are affected by fibromyalgia. This free online community offers peer-to-peer support and a safe environment so you can connect with others experiencing or who have experienced the FIBROMYALGIA IMPACT ON RELATIONSHIPS Most people surveyed said they had close friends. In general, fibromyalgia has less of a negative impact on current relationships with close friends than with spouses/ partners or children. On the other hand, many people shared that having fibromyalgia resulted in losing friends, as friends stopped calling and offering invitations. JAMA CLINICAL REVIEW OF FM BY DR. DAN CLAUWJAMA CLINICAL REVIEWS PODCASTJAMA REVIEW ARTICLESJAMA ARTICLESJAMA PODCASTSRATIONAL CLINICAL

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In the April 2014 Clinical Review & Education section of the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), Daniel J Clauw, MD reported on advances in fibromyalgia scientific knowledge, diagnosis and treatment modalities. The hidden relevance is that since 2009 this is the only fibromyalgia article to be published in this journal. In 1987 the first JAMA fibromyalgia article, Fibromyalgia

SUPPORT GROUPS

The National Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain Association strategically focuses on issues facing people with life-altering chronic pain issues through visionary support, advocacy, research and education.

SUPPORT GROUPS

The National Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain Association strategically focuses on issues facing people with life-altering chronic pain issues through visionary support, advocacy, research and education.

SUPPORT GROUPS

The National Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain Association strategically focuses on issues facing people with life-altering chronic pain issues through visionary support, advocacy, research and education.

SUPPORT GROUPS

Group Leader: Elnora Smith / 2801 Hwy. 6 East, #135 / Iowa City IA

52240-2647

SUPPORT GROUPS

The National Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain Association strategically focuses on issues facing people with life-altering chronic pain issues through visionary support, advocacy, research and education. RESEARCH CLINICAL TRIALS The National Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain Association strategically focuses on issues facing people with life-altering chronic pain issues through visionary support, advocacy, research and education. COMPLETE LIST OF CHRONIC PAIN OVERLAPPING CONDITIONS The following is a list of overlapping. conditions and where to find more information. Allergy. Ankylosing Spondylitis. Anxiety Disorders. Arthritic Conditions. Back Pain. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. Cervical

(neck) Disk

THE STRAIGHT NECK IN FIBROMYALGIA The straight neck in FM patients was based on calculating the Cobb angle, a standard radiographic measurement of lateral view x-rays of the cervical spine (C-1 through C-7). The lordotic curve of cervical spine x-rays was measured by analyzing the Cobb angle in 138 consecutive patients in a

SUPPORT GROUPS

The National Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain Association strategically focuses on issues facing people with life-altering chronic pain issues through visionary support, advocacy, research and education.

SUPPORT GROUPS

The National Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain Association strategically focuses on issues facing people with life-altering chronic pain issues through visionary support, advocacy, research and education.

SUPPORT GROUPS

The National Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain Association strategically focuses on issues facing people with life-altering chronic pain issues through visionary support, advocacy, research and education.

SUPPORT GROUPS

Additional Details (Fees, Purpose, Activities, etc.): We are re-vamping our group! We would like to invite all fibro and chronic pain people in need of a solid support system to our group. Our meetings will begin in Sept. We hope to provide support, educational materials, and social outings to step away from dealing with pain at

least for a while.

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Additional Details (Fees, Purpose, Activities, etc.): Our mission statement is to empower its members and the community by providing education, support, and encouragement for those living with this and other fibromyalgia-related chronic conditions.

SUPPORT GROUPS

Eau Claire. Support Group Name: Eau Claire Fibromyalgia Support Group. Group Leader: Dianna Koehler. Group Leader's Email: dkoehler45@gmail.com. Group Leader's Contact #: 715-834-7496. Additional Leaders/Contact Persons: Mary Fadel. Additional Leader's/Contact's Email: ECFMsupportgroup@gmail.com. Additional Leader's/Contact's Phone: 715-834

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