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 don't even believe the condition exists.

Due to the many unknowns and unproven theories regarding fibromyalgia, the information presented in this section 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.

Fibromyalgia Research: Challenges & Opportunities
From NIAMS, what's new, what's coming.

Links to more information
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