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- Understanding Chronic Pain and Fibromyalgia
- A review of recent discoveries by Robert M Bennett MD, FRCP, Professor of Medicine, Oregon Health Sciences University
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- Fibromyalgia Syndrome (FMS) (Printer-friendly version of entire document)
- Devin Starlanyl, MD
In writing about Fibromyalgia and Myofascial Pain Syndrome, Dr. Devin Starlanyl presents important information about this complex syndrome from her perspective as both doctor and patient.
We extend our thanks to her for submitting this article and invite you to read her book listed under Suggested Reading below.
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- Chronic Disabling Diseases and Disorders: The Challenges of Fibromyalgia (Printer-friendly version of entire document)
- The National Institute of Dental Research
Fibromyalgia, its causes, its symptoms, its treatments.
Our thanks to Sally Wilberding and the National Institute of Dental Care Research for permission to post this informative article.
- Fibromyalgia Q & A and Key Words (OFF-SITE)
- ImmuneSupport.com
Excellent Fibromyalgia Q&A with a glossary of common terms relating to Fibromyalgia.
- Introduction to Fibromyalgia (OFF-SITE)
- Shane Hart
Introduction to Fibromyalgia, books and online references, futurecom answers questions about fibromyalgia. It is part of the Fibromyalgia Ring of websites you may easily connect to for further information on the syndrome.
- What Is Fibromyalgia? (Printer-friendly version of entire document)
- Shane Hart
Brief introduction to Fibromyalgia, along with an excellent list of what it is and is not.
Fibromyalgia - A Patients Guide
David A. Nye, MD
- Discussion paper for Patients on the association between Lack of Deep Sleep and Fibromyalgia.
Fibromyalgia (ON-SITE)- Dr Steven Richeimer, MD
Director, USC Pain Management.
ASAMS extends their thanks to Dr Richeimer for permission to post articles from the The Richeimer Pain Update.
Official Diagnostic Criteria for Fibromyalgia (OFF-SITE)- by the American College of Rheumatology (ARC).
Once reaching the FM Partnership home page, click on the link "FM Information". This page then gives both an overview link as well as the diagnostic criteria link.
We extend appreciation to the National Fibromyalgia Partnership for permission to link to their web site.
Knowledge Fibromyalgia and Chronic Myofascial Pain Pages (OFF-SITE)- by The Fibromyalgia Community.
Accessing information about fibromyalgia and myofascial pain syndrome
becomes easier when you visit http://www.fmscommunity.org/index.htm
A privately owned non-profit organization, fmscommunity.org provides a
a wealth of information on fibromyalgia and myofascial pain and
their many challenges. We invite you to visit the following link to
http://pages.prodigy.net/turnip/knowledge.htm.
To learn about medications, you will find a well organized and
comprehensive descriptive list of over the counter and prescription
medications at:
http://www.fmscommunity.org/med.htmWe thank The Fibromyalgia Community, Chip Davis and Jane Kohler for
permission to make their website available to our viewers.
Suggested reading to learn more about Fibromyalgia
1. Fibromyalgia and Chronic Myofascial Pain Syndrome: A Survival Manual by Devin Starlanyl, M.D. and Mary Ellen Copeland, M.S., M.A. New Harbinger Publictions, Inc. publisher, 9th edition. Dr. Starlanyl has the disease and is reknown for her work in education about fibromyalgia.
2. Your Personal Guide to Living Well with Fibromyalgia, An official publication of the Arthritis Foundation. Longstreet Press, Inc. Marietta, Ga. 1997.
3. The Fibromyalgia Help Book: Practical Guide to Living Better with Fibromyalgia by Jenny Fransen, R.N. and I. Jon Russell, M.D., PhD. Smith, House Press, Saint Paul, MN 55113-2261, 1996
4. The All New Second Edition Survival manual is Out! To order click here.
