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Do you have any information on the medical condition fibromyalgia - not sure of spelling?

Symptoms include sore muscles, etc.

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1. This is a tough disease here are some site that should help http://www.fmaware.org/ http://www.myalgia.com/ http://familydoctor.org/070.xml Blessed be
2. http://www.fmnetnews.com/ GREAT SITE
3. Fibromyalgia: Fibromyalgia, once called fibrositis, is a condition affecting the muscles or joints that is often difficult to diagnose. It is one of a group of conditions with vague symptoms and may need to be distinguished from chronic fatigue syndrome, lupus, Type 2 diabetes, depression, Lyme disease, multiple sclerosis, or various other conditions. Fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome share many common characteristics, and may be misdiagnosed as each other, or both misdiagnosed as depression. 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.1
4. Four very good references with lots of info and advice are: Encyclopeida of Natural Medicine - Murray and Pizzorno Prescription for Natural Cures - Balch and Stengler Digestive Wellness - Elizabeth Lipski The Miracle of Magnesium - Carolyn Dean A little study of any of these excellent books will pay you big dividends. Good luck
5. There is a Fibromyalgia support group on WebMD : http://boards.webmd.com/webx?50@541.bylPapiz1Eg.28@.5987f42a, but be a bit skeptical, lots of "weird stuff" there too. From my own experience - Ultram (Tramadol) is the only medication that helps me.
6. What is Fibromyalgia Syndrome? Fibromyalgia (FMS) is a chronic condition consisting of varied symptoms. The most common symptom is muscle and joint pain located mostly in the lower back, neck, shoulders, upper chest and the base of the head. Fibromyalgia is different among individuals so pain can affect different muscle groups. Other symptoms associated with fibromyalgia can include fatigue, headaches, irritable bowel syndrome, memory loss and difficulty concentrating, light sensitivity and joint and muscle stiffness. Fibromyalgia is more common in women than men. Fibromyalgia was often unrecognized until recently and is considered a serious condition mainly because it interferes with the ability to complete ordinary daily activities like reading, driving, cooking, etc. Fibromyalgia is not diagnosed by a blood test but instead based on the combination of various symptoms. Conditions found to be related to fibromyalgia include: Muscle Spasms Temporamandibular Joint Syndrome Major Depressive Disorder Muscle Weakness Myofascial Pain Syndrome Chronic Fatigue Immune Deficiency Syndrome (CFIDS) Tension and Migraine Headaches Irritable Bowel Syndrome If you suffer with some of the above challenges, you may have Fibromyalgia. The Doctor's at 4Life Research™ have designed two Fibromyalgia dedicated products to address these specific disorders. These products are formulated with natural ingredients. We now offer FibroAMJ™ - Day and Night formulas, and Transfer Factor Plus™ for your immune system. What causes Fibromyalgia? The cause of fibromyalgia is not known. There is strong evidence that the immune system is involved due to a chronic infection that was never completely overcome. Epstein-Barr virus or Candida albicans fungus are examples of possible prior infections. Nutritional deficiencies could be another cause of fibromyalgia, explaining why minerals like magnesium and zinc are beneficial for and commonly used in treatmenting fibromyalgia. Vitamin supplementation is suggested to any that suffer from fibromyalgia.