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An interesting link has been discovered between fibromyalgia (FM) and chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). These two conditions are very similar but not the same. Fibromyalgia is known for widespread pain throughout the body. Chronic fatigue is feeling exhausted all the time and not... READ MORE

Fibromyalgia leaves its victims feeling disabled and frustrated. It is known for widespread pain in the body, depression or anxiety, being moody or agitated, and sleep issues. The exact cause remains a mystery among the medical community. However, it more than likely has to do... READ MORE

A recent study revealed a connection between those suffering from chronic pain conditions, sinusitis, and problems such as chronic fatigue. The study was conducted at Georgetown University Medical Center and included 297 people that fell into the following categories: Those with... READ MORE

Fibromyalgia, while gaining more and more prevalence, still remains a mystery among the medical community. Those suffering hope that the money and time going into studying this condition will eventually lead to a satisfying answer for their pain. One recent study observed those... READ MORE

There are usually two hallmark symptoms associated with fibromyalgia – widespread pain or tenderness and extreme fatigue.  Disturbances in sleep might even lead to a vicious cycle of experiencing more pain, which in turn leads to poorer and poorer sleep.  There are a few things... READ MORE

Fibromyalgia is a condition that causes chronic, widespread pain, sleep disturbances, memory problems, headaches, and numerous other symptoms.  Approximately 5 million Americans age 18 and up are affected, with 80% to 90% being women.  Treatment of fibromyalgia can be difficult,... READ MORE

Some estimates have fibromyalgia affecting up to 7% of Americans. Ten times as many fibromyalgia suffers are women as opposed to men. Also, age seems to be a risk factor with fewer presenting with fibromyalgia as a child and many more at middle age. Here are a few more important... READ MORE

Sinus problems are not at all easy to deal with. They affect many people. One thing these people have in common is that they are regularly feeling congested or are experiencing sinus infections that may last for long periods of time, even years. The reason for this is that the... READ MORE

Fibromyalgia is just one of many conditions that can present with tingling and numbness in the hands and fingers. Even if you do not suffer from fibromyalgia,numbness and tingling in the hands or at other locations in the body are not symptoms to be ignored. Consider some of the... READ MORE

Fibromyalgia can be difficult to treat as there is no known cause or test that will confirm or deny it. However, according to the American College of Rheumatology, there are tender spots at certain points of the body that can help to determine if a person is suffering from... READ MORE