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Featured Discussion-Fibromyalgia

In this discussion: 5/26/00 Fibro Links Cindy, Maryo, & Teri share their Stories 5/25/00 Elavil added to the Medication Index From NIAMS: Fibromyalgia Research: Challenges & Opportunities 5/24/00 Exercise 5/23/00 Many questions about FMS were answered in our chat last night with Dr. Barry Waters. Make sure you read the transcript. Mare tells her story of life with FMS. 5/22/00 Support Each Other & Your Comments

As we do with all Featured Discussions at Arthritis Insight, we presented a survey last week, to hear from you, people living with the condition being discussed. And wow, what a response. Without a doubt, this has been our most responded to survey. Many of you are angry and frustrated with the both the general publics and the medical communitys attitude towards fibromyalgia. We can certainly understand that frustration. Weve all heard the stereotype that only depressed, mentally unstable women are diagnosed with FMS.

As many as three to ten million Americans, most of them female, are living with the confusing condition known as fibromyalgia, and much of the information available about it is controversial. No one really knows what causes it, what the best treatments are or even what symptoms are really possible with fibromyalgia and some people dont even believe the condition exists.

Due to the many unknowns and unproven theories regarding fibromyalgia, the information presented in this Featured Discussion or anywhere else for that matter is certain to be challenged by someone, be it a person with FMS or a medical expert who holds a different opinion.  Well do our best to present current, accurate information using what we consider to be trustworthy references.

If you havent taken the time to send us your story about life with FMS, we really would love to hear it. You can send us your story by clicking here.

Tina J. Underwood
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