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Everyone experiences pain, not once, but many times in their lifetime to some degree or another. For some pain has become a way of life, a debilitating condition for which they spend countless hours trying to find relief.
Below you will find almost 70 sites that deal with pain in various conditions, forms and degrees. These sites include information, journals, blogs, treatments, research, news and much more.
Also check out Health WorldNet's extensive Fibromyalgia section and Migraine Headache sections for imformation on those conditions which also can cause chronic and disabling pain.
American Fibromyalgia Syndrome Association | Funding Research
The American Fibromyalgia Syndrome Association’s (AFSA) primary mission is to fund superior quality, scientific studies on fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS), which is an extremely painful, fatiguing, and often debilitating medical condition. Studies show that FMS affects 3-5% of the general population.
Chronic Fatigue & Immune Dysfunction Syndrome Association of America
Chronic fatigue and immune dysfunction syndrome (CFIDS), also known as chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME) and by other names, is a complex and debilitating chronic illness that affects the brain and multiple body systems.
Dancing with Pain
Here you will find a unique mix of personal storytelling, investigative journalism, and political activism, all centered around the theme of living with and healing from chronic pain.
Fibrohugs | Support for Fibromyalgia
With the love and caring of our Members, Fibrohugs has become the largest interactive Fibromyalgia site that is truly designed for the entire Family. We accredit our constant growth to the Monitored Chats & Forums, Member Submissions, Research Results, Tons of Information, and the sincere unconditional love and support we offer each person that visits this site.
Fibromyalgia and Fatigue Centers | Tired of Being Tired
The Fibromyalgia & Fatigue Centers (FFC) are dedicated to treating patients suffering from conditions known as fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome. It is through a holistic, integrated and comprehensive approach to the treatment of underlying physiological factors that differentiates our approach and ultimate patient success.
Fibromyalgia Coalition International | Real Hope
FCI’s mission is to give hope to everyone suffering with Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome through extensive research and reporting of natural, proven and effective therapies that focus on the root causes.
Fibromyalgia Information Foundation
The Fibromyalgia Information Foundation (FIF) is a not-for-profit foundation, registered in the State of Oregon, whose directors are University Researchers engaged in the day to day management of fibromyalgia patients or fibromyalgia research. We are actively involved in research projects to further understand the cause of fibromyalgia symptoms and develop effective treatments.
Fibromyalgia is Real | You Tube Video
Fibromyalgia is a real pain condition which affects millions of Americans. For more information on fibromyalgia, please visit our website at www.painfoundation.org.
Fibromyalgia Network | Community, Education & Support
Our mission is simple: we aim to educate and assist patients with ad-free, patient-focused information that they can put to use today. We strive to make each issue of the Fibromyalgia Network Journal as accurate as possible, basing articles on published scientific findings, with many of them reviewed and edited by the experts for accuracy.
Fibromyalgia Support | The Official Fibro - Support Center
Welcome to the Fibromyalgia Treatment Center. Here we provide information on Fibromyalgia including what it is, its symptoms, how to treat it, and the latest research. This site contains dozens of articles on Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.
Fibromyalgia Treatment Center | Spreading Hope
The Fibromyalgia Treatment Center, Inc. is a 501(c)3 nonprofit corporation with a threefold mission: Raise money for research into the diagnosis and treatment of fibromyalgia, educate the medical community and the general public about the nature, diagnosis, and treatment of fibromyalgia and its related conditions,
and aid fibromyalgics in their search for health.
Fibromyalgia.com | Online Pain Management Resource
If we think of fibromyalgia, or as we should rethink fibromyalgia, we have to look at fibromyalgia as a newer problem, not necessarily as a disease, but we will call it a syndrome
Fighting Fatigue.org
Top resource site for Chronic Fatigue, Fibromyalgia and IC disease.
Light Sound Therapy
We combine 'light and sound' therapy that is FDA approved, safe and easy to use in the comfort of your own home, inexpensive, drug and needle free alternatives to relieve stress and pain for both humans and animals. We also have a 'detox line' of products that will help our bodies get rid of toxins and 'crud'. We are committed to helping all of those looking for solutions to their health issues.
MyFibro.com | Your Online Fibromyalgia Resource
My Fibro is an informative website on Fibromyalgia and Fibromyalgia treatment. With in depth information and resources many topics, My Fibro is a steadily growing fibromyalgia treatment and recovery center on the Internet.
National Chronic Fatigue Syndrome & Fibromyalgia Association
Information including research for both the patient and professional.
National Fibromyalgia Association | Educating. Encouraging. Empowering
The National Fibromyalgia Association is a 501(c) 3 nonprofit organization whose mission is to develop and execute programs dedicated to improving the quality of life for people with fibromyalgia.
National Fibromyalgia Partnership | Home of Fibromyalgia Frontiers Journal
People with fibromyalgia no longer have to be alone! The National Fibromyalgia Partnership offers current, medically-accurate information on the symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and research of fibromyalgia.
National Fibromyalgia Research Foundation | The Source for What’s New in Research and Education
The National Fibromyalgia Research Association is THE source for what’s new in fibromyalgia research and education. On this site you will find fibromyalgia diagnostic criteria and an Informational Guide.
Pain Medical Musing | Blog
This Web Server is designed to promote discussion on pain topics. It is hosted by Dr. Michael Montbriand MD CCFP, a General Practictioner who has a special interest in chronic pain. The idea is to propose understanding and treatments for chronic pain.
Alliance of State Pain Initiatives | Promoting Pain Relief Nationwide
The Alliance of State Pain Initiatives (ASPI) is a network of state-based Pain Initiative organizations that work to remove the barriers that impede pain relief through education, advocacy and institutional improvement.
American Chronic Pain Association
Our mission is to facilitate peer support and education for individuals with chronic pain and their families so that these individuals may live more fully in spite of their pain and to raise awareness among the health care community, policy makers, and the public at large about issues of living with chronic pain.
American Pain Foundation | Imagine a World Without Pain
Founded in 1997, the American Pain Foundation is an independent nonprofit 501(c)3 organization serving people with pain through information, advocacy, and support.
American Pain Society | Research Education Treatment Advocacy
The American Pain Society is a multidisciplinary community that brings together a diverse group of scientists, clinicians and other professionals to increase the knowledge of pain and transform public policy and clinical practice to reduce pain-related suffering.
Cancer-Pain.org | Knowledge for Action
Connect to the latest and most accurate information on state-of-the-art management of cancer pain for patients, caregivers and healthcare professionals.
Central Pain Syndrome Alliance
Making a difference by connecting people around the globe with others who share a common bond of Central Pain.
Chronic Pain Association of Canada
The Chronic Pain Association of Canada is a non-profit consumer association with three primary goals.
1. The advancement of the treatment and management of chronic intractable pain.
2. The development of research projects to promote the discovery of a cure for this disease.
3. Education of both the health care community and the public will be the primary means of accomplishing our mission.
Chronic Pain | PBS Second Opinion
It's a shocking statistic. More than 50 million Americans suffer chronic pain severe enough to interfere with their performance of daily activities. That means they are either partially or completely disabled.
European Pain Network | EPN
To combat the inequality in the treatment of pain across Europe, national patients' representatives have combined to provide a strong voice for the chronic pain community.
Fibromyalgia Support Group | Daily Strength
Fibromyalgia is a chronic syndrome marked by muscle, joint, and bone pain, plus fatigue. Join the fibromyalgia support group and chat with others battling fibromyalgia.
Fibromyalgia Support Group | MDJunction.com
A community of patients, family members and friends dedicated to dealing with Fibromyalgia, together.
Find a Pain Clinic | Pain.com
The Dannemiller Foundation has compiled for your use a list of hundreds of pain specialists and pain clinics from all over the globe.
For Grace | Women in Pain
For Grace is a nonprofit organization passionately devoted to ensuring the ethical and equal treatment of all women in pain.
Hereditary Neuropathy Foundation
The Hereditary Neuropathy Foundation (HNF) is a non-profit 501(c)3 which raises awareness, funds scientific research, and educates the medical community as well as the general public about Charcot-Marie Tooth disease (CMT), offering people with CMT, and their families, medical information and emotional support.
International Association for the Study of Pain | IASP
The International Association for the Study of Pain® (IASP®) is the leading professional forum for science, practice, and education in the field of pain. Membership in IASP is open to all professionals involved in research, diagnosis or treatment of pain.
Pain-Topics.org | Access to Pain Treatment Topics
The mission of Pain Treatment Topics is to serve as a noncommercial resource for healthcare professionals & their patients, providing open access to clinical news, information, research, and education for a better understanding of evidence-based pain-management practices.
Pain.com | A World of Information on Pain
To be the premier educational and informational resource on the Internet for health care professionals and consumers who have an interest in pain and its management.
PainEurope.com
This website seeks to provide access to information for both patients and healthcare professionals. It aims to offer everyone a better understanding of pain and its management, and help provide support to patients and their families.
PainExhibit.com | Pain & Art
The PAIN Exhibit is an educational, visual arts exhibit from artists with chronic pain with their art expressing some facet of the pain experience. The mission of the PAIN Exhibit is to educate healthcare providers and the public about chronic pain through art; and to give voice to the many who suffer in abject silence.
Partners Against Pain
Partners Against Pain® is a resource that serves patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals to help alleviate unnecessary suffering by advancing standards of pain care through education and advocacy.
Spine-Health | Trusted Information for Pain Relief
Spine-Health has doctor written, doctor reviewed articles on back pain, neck pain, and chronic pain; a vibrant message board community; a doctor directory; interactive videos; and more.
SpineUniverse | Back & Neck Pain
At SpineUniverse our goal is to help patients and their families understand their back or neck problems. In clear, straightforward language we aim to explain what causes spinal problems and how they can be treated. We are committed to ensure that all of the information we present is trustworthy and of the highest quality.
StopPain.org | Beth Israel
Our journey began in 1998 with the mission to advance the educational aims of our two disciplines, pain medicine and palliative care. This website represents our third installment in the evolving process of designing Web space to meet the needs of an ever-increasing online audience of healthcare consumers and professionals seeking accurate, reliable information on treatment options.
The Mayday Pain Project
The Mayday Pain Project is an international educational resource providing easily accessible, user friendly and professionally authoritative information about pain care issues in an environment free of advertising and outside influence.
We Move | Worldwide Education & Awareness for Movement Disorders
Welcome to the WE MOVE™ Web Site, the Internet's most comprehensive resource for movement disorder information and the hub of movement disorder activities on the web.
American Academy of Hospice & Palliative Medicine
The Academy is the professional organization for physicians specializing in hospice and palliative medicine. Membership is also open to nurses and other healthcare providers who are committed to improving the quality of life of patients and families facing life-threatening or serious conditions. For 20 years, the Academy has dedicated itself to advancing hospice and palliative medicine and improving the care of patients with life- threatening or serious conditions.
American Academy of Pain Management
The American Academy of Pain Management is an inclusive, interdisciplinary organization serving clinicians who treat people with pain through education, setting standards of care, and advocacy.
American Academy of Pain Medicine | The Physician's Voice in Pain Medicine
The American Academy of Pain Medicine (AAPM) is the medical specialty society representing physicians practicing in the field of Pain Medicine. As a medical specialty society, the Academy is involved in education, training, advocacy, and research in the specialty of Pain Medicine.
American Academy of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
As the premier medical society for the specialty of physical medicine and rehabilitation, AAPM&R is the only organization exclusively serving the needs of practicing PM&R physicians. With more than 7,500 members, the Academy represents more than 87 percent of US physiatrists and international colleagues from 37 countries.
American Board of Pain Medicine
The mission of the American Board of Pain Medicine is to serve the public by improving the quality of Pain Medicine.
American RDSHope | Reflex Sympathetic Dystropy
American RSDHope is an informational website for Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome. It includes; description of RSD, CRPS , signs, symptoms, etiology, facts, articles, blocks, medications, treatments/therapies, RSD videos, DVDs, brochures,and more.
American Society for Action on Pain
We are an organization of patients who suffer from chronic pain, their families, the physicians who treat them, and other interested citizens. There is a crisis in pain treatment in the United States. Many, if not most, patients who are in severe pain find it almost impossible to get adequate pain medication. My own mother has called me asking me if I would understand if she committed suicide because of her pain.
American Society for Pain Management Nursing
To advance and promote optimal nursing care for people affected by pain by promoting best nursing practices.
American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine
The American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine is committed to gathering the best science and expert opinion available on topics related to the safe provision of regional anesthesia, analgesia, and pain management.
Australian & New Zealand Society of Palliative Medicine
ANZSPM is the specialty medical society that facilitates professional development and support for its members and promotes the practice of palliative medicine to improve the quality of care of patients with life threatening illnesses and support for their families.
BackPainExpert.co.uk | Helping You Deal With Back Pain
BackPainExpert was formed to offer a unique reference point on advice on back pain remedies, treatments and pain relief.
Blog | Back & Neck Pain
Acute low back pain is the first stage of a back injury. But don't worry -- while it's certainly true that chronic pain can develop out of an episode of acute low back pain, with early treatment, it is possible to avoid a long term problem.
Blog | Back & Neck Pain Blog
Pain, great or small, has altered your way of life. If your back or neck condition is chronic, you may find yourself coming to terms with the fact that life will never be the same again.
Blog | Back Pain Treatment
Okay, so we all should know that carrying around extra weight is not good for us. And you’re probably sick of all the pressure for Americans to lose weight.
Blog | BackPainDetails.com
Chronic back pain is the most serious problem after headache amongst people all over the world. According to a survey, 60 percent of US population is facing this problem.
Blog | Bald Girl with Headaches
I suffer nasty headaches on the right side of my head. Have for years now. My diagnosis is an evil type of chronic daily headache called hemicrania continua.
Blog | But You Don't Look SIck!
ButYouDontLookSick.com magazine is about living life to the fullest with any disability, invisible disease, or chronic pain.
Blog | Chipped Polish
Chipped Polish is a chronicle of my adventures trying to work from home, deal with chronic pain, and some other stuff thrown in for good measure. If there is such a thing as balance, I’m hoping to find it.
Blog | Chronic Chick Talk
Finding the Beauty in the Pain
Blog | Chronic Pain
Life with Chronic Pain: A How-To Guide
Blog | Chronic Pain Lifestyle
Life begins anew when you suffer with chronic pain. As our lives change, we also change. Many of these changes are difficult and frustrating.
Blog | Chronic Pain Nightmare
My blog is about the "silent epidemic" as it is called Chronic Pain. The truth about chronic pain is that it knows no age limits or racial barriers. There are 73 million people in this country suffering from this deadly and unrelenting disease.
Blog | Chronic Pain Today
A weblog designed by a chronic pain sufferer FOR chronic pain sufferers.
Blog | CT Spine & Disc Center
Low back pain relief from disc bulge, herniated disc, sciatica, leg pain, slipped disc and degenerated disc disease.
Blog | Don’t Hear I Shout You!
A Chronic Pain Journal: 20+ Years in Pain– Reflections, Rants & Philosophical Commentary Along the Way.
Blog | Dr Davis' Back & Wrist Pain Blog
I am a Chiropractor in Downtown San Francisco specializing in Chronic Back, Neck, and Wrist Pain.
Blog | Easing Chronic Pain
Learn to ease the pain from chronic illnesses such as fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue, migraines and more.
Blog | Experiencing Rheumatoid Arthrits
A weblog about RA and related topics, drawings and good clean family entertainment.
Blog | Fibromyalgia Research Blog
The latest in fibromyalgia research, news, and clinical trials.
Blog | Fly with Hope
The thoughts of a woman who loves Jesus and is navigating her way through pain.
Blog | Headache and Migraine News
Thoughts and information about the latest news in the world of migraine, cluster headache and other headache treatment around the world.
Blog | Heal Pain Naturally
I went from being chronically ill for YEARS with Fibromyalgia, Benign Hypermobility Syndrome, Chronic Mono and Factor V Leiden to being HEALTHY and on no pain pills. It took only a couple of weeks to turn my health and life around (almost 2 years ago).
Blog | Help My Hurt
Living with pain does not mean letting pain live your life!
Blog | How to Cope with Pain
Chronic pain is a challenge to your spirit, but a challenge that can always be faced and your situation improved.
Blog | Living with Back Pain
I have chronic back pain as a result of a back surgery gone wrong, this was 11 years ago. I am now 48 years young and still going strong. It is not always easy and those that don't have chronic pain will never understand the ups and downs we endure.
Blog | Marble Theory of Chronic Pain
I budget my life with marbles. I can’t explain it all here, because I’ve already explained it all over here, but I’d love for all the people in my life to understand how I live my life a little better.
Blog | Mel’s Real Life Drama
Living with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome - Welcome to my World.
Blog | Migraine Chick
One girl chronicling her misadventures in Migraine Land.
Blog | Natural Formulations
Natural Pain Relief Blog
Blog | Nickie's Nook
You Know You've Got RSD or Another Life-Sucking Illness when...
Blog | Oxynod
I'm a 34 years old, male, average everything, exceptional nothing, engaged with a normal, healthy & happy family. And I have been treating moderate to severe pain with oxycontin anti-inflammatory, anti-seizure, nerve blockers and anti-anxiety medications since August 2006.
Blog | Pain
Posts that relate to pain and back pain.
Blog | Pain for Philosophers
I'm a philosopher working on issues involving pain. That requires knowing quite a bit about what pains are. I thus try to keep up with the pain science literature, and created this blog to collect excerpts of articles relevant to philosophy of mind, philosophical psychology, cognitive science, value-theory, and applied ethics.
Blog | Pain Management
I'm no stranger to headaches. When I was in high school and college, I had one sinus infection after another -- and a sinus headache just about all the time.
Blog | Pain Management Blog
This website is not only for me and my pain management medical practice, but it is also for you, the pain sufferer, to gain information about the treatment of pain. Remember, knowledge is power, so this is just another step by which you can take an active role in the control and eventual resolution of your pain.
Blog | RebuidYourBack.com
News, commentary, articles and opinions on back pain, neck pain, sciatica, herniated discs and various treatment options... with a sprinkle of controversy, humor and miscellaneous tidbits thrown in just to keep it interesting.
Blog | Somebody Heal Me
I'm engaged in seeking out news and information about migraine disease and related health issues, and I enjoy being able to pass what I learn and read about along to other people.
Blog | Sue’s Chronic Pain Blog
Life with Chronic Pain: A How-To Guide.
Blog | The Back Pain Blog
Knowledge is the key to success... and nowhere is this more apparent than in the task of rebuilding your back.
Blog | The Daily Headache
This blog is to share what I learn as I stumble along, trying to keep migraines and chronic daily headaches from ruling (or ruining) my life.
Blog | The Fibromyalgia Research Blog
The latest in fibromyalgia research, news, and clinical trials.
Blog | Today's Trek
Read about my offbeat approach to living with chronic pain, about my family, friends, and whatever else hits the brainwaves!
Blog | Type A with R.A.
Love, Sex, and Living with Rheumatoid Arthritis
Blog | Words of a Homebound Angel
Living with pain and other random ramblings.
Calgary Neuropathy Association
Supporting people whose lives are affected by
Peripheral Neuropathy and neuropathic pain.
Canadian Pain Society
To foster and encourage research on pain mechanisms and pain syndromes and to help improve the management of patients with acute and chronic pain by bringing together the basic scientists and health professionals of various disciplines and backgrounds who have an interest in pain research and management.
Celling Treatment Centers
At CELLING TREATMENT CENTERS, we are experts in minimally invasive laser spine surgery and regenerative medicine. We provide patients with alternatives to spine fusion and alternatives to open back surgery for many painful conditions of the neck and back including spinal stenosis, herniated discs, disc pain, sciatica, bone spurs, radiculopathy, bulging discs and facet joint cysts.
Center for Research on Pain | Israel
The Center includes members of the Hebrew University Faculties of Medicine, Dental Medicine, Natural Sciences, and Social Sciences. All share a common interest in understanding mechanisms of acute and chronic pain, and ultimately providing better pain relief.
Charcot-Marie-Tooth Foundation
The CMTA is a 501(C)(3)nonprofit organization founded in 1983 whose goals are patient support, public education, promotion of research and ultimately the treatment and cure of CMT.
Chronic Pain | eMedicineHealth
It is not always possible to completely get rid of chronic pain. Your goal may be simply becoming able to do more of your normal activities of daily living than before.
Chronic Pain | NINDS
While acute pain is a normal sensation triggered in the nervous system to alert you to possible injury and the need to take care of yourself, chronic pain is different. Chronic pain persists. Pain signals keep firing in the nervous system for weeks, months, even years.
Chronic Pain | Wikipedia
Chronic pain is defined as pain that persists longer than the temporal course of natural healing, associated with a particular type of injury or disease process.
Co-Cure ME/CFS & Fibromyalgia | Information Exchange Forum
The name "Co-Cure" stands for
"Co-operate and Communicate for a Cure." The mailing list has been established with the goal of furthering co-operative efforts towards finding the cure for the illness(es) commonly referred to as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) and Fibromyalgia (FM).
Cymbalta | Fibromyalgia
Currently there are no diagnostic tests, such as x-rays or blood tests, to detect fibromyalgia. The symptoms of fibromyalgia may overlap with the symptoms of some other conditions. That is why fibromyalgia is sometimes difficult for healthcare professionals to diagnose.
Endo-Online | The Voice of the Endometriosis Association
The Endometriosis Association was the first organization in the world created for those with endometriosis. As an independent self-help organization of women with endometriosis, doctors, and others interested in the disease, it is a recognized authority in its field whose goal is to work toward finding a cure for the disease as well as providing education, support, and research.
Endometriosis Research Center | ERC
The Endometriosis Research Center was founded because of the limited research, support, education and awareness for Endometriosis. No one with this disease should ever feel alone, and one of our goals is to create enough awareness to ensure that women and adolescents - and their loved ones - never have to feel that way again.
EPIC | European Pain In Cancer Survey
The European Pain in Cancer survey (EPIC) is the largest ever study into the prevalence, treatment and impact of cancer-related pain.
European Journal of Pain
The European Journal of Pain is an international multidisciplinary journal that aims to become a global forum on all major aspects of pain and its management. The journal differs from existing pain journals in its clinical and educational emphasis. Submissions from all over the world are welcome.
European Palliative Care Collaborative Group
The European Palliative Care Research Collaborative: Improved treatment of pain, depression and fatigue through translation research.
Fibromyalgia & Chronic Fatigue | About.com
Get basic facts about fibromyalgia, including symptoms, treatments, triggers, how many people have it, and how long it's been around.
Fibromyalgia | Arthritis Center
Fibromyalgia is especially confusing and often misunderstood condition. Because its symptoms are quite common and laboratory tests are generally normal, people with fibromyalgia were once told that their condition was "all in their head."
Fibromyalgia | Familydoctor.org
Fibromyalgia affects up to 5% of the population, including children. This disorder might be hereditary (which means it runs in families), so you may have family members with similar symptoms. More women than men have fibromyalgia.
Fibromyalgia | HealingWell.com
Looking for an organization, support group, chat room, information site, book, or research on your illness? Browse our directory for links to the web's best resources.
Fibromyalgia | HealthCentral.com
Fibromyalgia affects up to 15 million people in the U.S. alone. Take charge of this difficult illness by learning about fibromyalgia symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and more.
Fibromyalgia | InteliHealth
Fibromyalgia is a controversial illness. Some physicians don't believe that it's a medical illness but may be a reflection of psychological distress or stress. However, there's no proof of a psychological cause either. Until we have a better understanding of the disorder, it's likely to remain controversial.
Fibromyalgia | MayoClinic.com
Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition characterized by widespread pain in your muscles, ligaments and tendons, as well as fatigue and multiple tender points — places on your body where slight pressure causes pain. Fibromyalgia is more common in women than in men.
Fibromyalgia | MedicineNet.com
Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition causing pain, stiffness, and tenderness of the muscles, tendons, and joints. Fibromyalgia is also characterized by restless sleep, awakening feeling tired, fatigue, anxiety, depression, and disturbances in bowel function.
Fibromyalgia | MedlinePlus
Fibromyalgia makes you feel tired and causes muscle pain and "tender points." Tender points are places on the neck, shoulders, back, hips, arms or legs that hurt when touched. People with fibromyalgia may have other symptoms, such as trouble sleeping, morning stiffness, headaches, and problems with thinking and memory, sometimes called "fibro fog."
Fibromyalgia | NeurologyChannel
Overview, Incidence and Prevalence, Risk Factors, Causes, Signs and Symptoms.
Fibromyalgia | NIAMS
Although fibromyalgia is often considered an arthritis-related condition, it is not truly a form of arthritis (a disease of the joints) because it does not cause inflammation or damage to the joints, muscles, or other tissues. Like arthritis, however, fibromyalgia can cause significant pain and fatigue, and it can interfere with a person's ability to carry on daily activities. Also like arthritis, fibromyalgia is considered a rheumatic condition.
Fibromyalgia | ProHealth
Whether you've recently been diagnosed or have been living with fibro for years, this is the place you want to be. It's a 'patient-powered' site, which means folks just like you keep it going, with information, conversations and support.
Fibromyalgia | QuackWatch
Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition characterized primarily by widespread pain throughout the body. The name fibromyalgia, introduced by Muhammad Yunus MD and his colleagues in 1981, literally means pain in the muscles and tissue.
Fibromyalgia | Wikipedia
Fibromyalgia (FM) is a disorder classified by the presence of chronic widespread pain and a heightened and painful response to gentle touch (tactile allodynia).[1] While the criteria for such an entity have not yet been thoroughly developed, the recognition that fibromyalgia involves more than just pain has led to the frequent use of the term "fibromyalgia syndrome".
Fibromyalgia | WomensHealth.gov
People with FM often see many doctors before being diagnosed. One reason for this may be that pain and fatigue, the main symptoms of FM, also are symptoms of many other conditions. Therefore, doctors often must rule out other possible causes of these symptoms before making a diagnosis of FM. FM cannot be detected by a lab test either.
Fighting Fatigue | Blog
My personal journey with chronic illness has been a difficult one, but a journey that has taught me a great deal about life, understanding and compassion.
I was first diagnosed with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome 17 years ago at the age of 21 after a bout with either severe bronchitis or walking pneumonia.
Healing Back Pain | Guide to Healing and Treating Back Pain
Back pain, back ache, lower back pain, lumbago, back problems, whatever you choose to call it, is a serious concern for many people.
Hemifacial Spasm Association
The Hemifacial Spasm Association (HFSA) is an international online support community of individuals who have or are presently suffering from Hemifacial Spasm (HFS) and are eager to provide information, understanding and support to other individuals and their families when coping with Hemifacial Spasm.
HIV/AIDS Pain Management | The Body.com
Articles, resources and journals dealing with pain managemnet in HIV/AIDS.
Innovations In End of Life Care | Online Journal
This international, online journal features peer-reviewed promising practices in end-of-life care, useful tools, selected bibliographies, and other resources. Previously published bimonthly, as of October 2003, the journal will no longer post new issues. All 28 past thematic issues, from January 1999 through September 2003, are now archived at this site and are available to read, download, and print for free.
International Association for Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders
Welcome to the complete resource for trustworthy gastrointestinal (GI) disorder information, support, and assistance from the International Foundation for Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders (IFFGD), a nonprofit education and research organization.
International Pelvic Pain Society | Professionals Engaged in Pain Mangement
In 1995 a group of physicians met to discuss their common interest in treating one of the most difficult of clinical problems, chronic pelvic pain. From the beginning, gynecologist, urologist, psychologist and other health professionals have been committed to an interdisciplinary approach to the treatment of chronic pelvic pain. After two years, the International Pelvic Pain Society (IPPS) was incorporated to serve as a forum for professional and public education.
Interstitial Cystitis Foundation
The ICA is dedicated to helping all those living with interstitial cystitis, as well as the healthcare providers and researchers who strive to improve the lives of IC patients.
Interstitial Cystitis Network | Practical Information to Improve Your Bladder Discomfort
Interstitial Cystitis, also known as painful bladder syndrome, is a real and treatable condition that affects thousands of men, women and children throughout the world. We provide comprehensive education and support services to the newly diagnosed and IC veterans.
Journal of Musculoskeletal Pain
Keep the most up-to-date research and treatment options for fibromyalgia syndrome, myofascial pain syndrome, and other soft-tissue pain syndromes at your fingertips!
Journal of Pain & Palliative Care Pharmacotherapy
The Journal of Pain & Palliative Care Pharmacotherapy is an interdisciplinary, peer-reviewed, quarterly publication that addresses advances in acute, chronic, and end-of-life symptom management. It is published both in print and electronically (online.
Journal of Pain and Symptom Management
Journal of Pain and Symptom Management provides the professional with the results of important new research and clinical information related to pain management and palliative care. This peer reviewed, internationally respected journal offers a much needed forum for the exchange of ideas and information.
Journal of Pain | Official Journal of The American Pain Society
The Journal of Pain publishes original articles related to all aspects of pain, including clinical and basic research, patient care, education, and health policy. Articles selected for publication in the Journal are most commonly reports of original clinical research or reports of original basic research.
Lupus Foundation of America
The Lupus Foundation of America, Inc. (LFA) is the foremost national nonprofit voluntary health organization dedicated to finding the causes of and cure for lupus and providing support, services and hope to all people affected by lupus.
Male Chronic Pelvic Pain
If you have chronic pelvic pain or have a diagnosis of prostatitis, start by reading our page on pelvic myoneuropathy (read how we arrived at our descriptive new label for CP/CPPS) to understand the latest concepts. Read the scientific journal articles that show a 70%-83% success rate in patients who practiced trigger point release physical therapy, one of the many treatment options that has proved successful for patients with chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome.
Muscular Dystrophy Association | Helping Jerry's Kids
The Muscular Dystrophy Association is a voluntary health agency -- a dedicated partnership between scientists and concerned citizens aimed at conquering neuromuscular diseases that affect more than a million Americans.
Myeloma UK
Registered as a charity in 1997, Myeloma UK is the only organisation dealing exclusively with myeloma and its related disorders in the UK. Our broad and innovative range of services cover every aspect of myeloma, from information and support to improving standards of treatment and care through education, research, campaigning and awareness.
National Eosinophylia-Myalgia Syndrome Network
The National Eosinophilia-Myalgia Syndrome Network, Inc., is a non-profit (501 C-3) organization dedicated to helping EMS survivors and their families by offering educational information and peer support.
National Foundation for the Treatment of Pain
The National Foundation for the Treatment of Pain is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing support for patients who are suffering from intractable pain, their families, friends and the physicians who treat them.
National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization
NHPCO’s mission is to lead and mobilize social change for improved care at the end of life.
National Multiple Sclerosis Society
The National MS Society is a collective of passionate individuals who want to do something about MS now—to move together toward a world free of multiple sclerosis. MS stops people from moving. We exist to make sure it doesn't.
National Osteoporosis Foundation | Standing Tall for You
To prevent osteoporosis and related fractures, to promote lifelong bone health, to help improve the lives of those affected by osteoporosis and to find a cure through programs of awareness, advocacy, public and health professional education and research.
National Pain Foundation
An on-line educational and support community for persons in pain, their families and physicians. Your source for treatment options and pain information that is peer reviewed by leading pain specialists.
National Vulvodynia Association | Improving Women's Health
The National Vulvodynia Association (NVA) is a nonprofit organization created in 1994 to improve the lives of individuals affected by vulvodynia, a spectrum of chronic vulvar pain disorders.
Neck Pain | Familydoctor.org
Neck pain can be caused by injury, stress or by other health problems, including some that may have serious consequences. Follow this chart if you have been suffering from pain, stiffness, soreness or cramps in the neck.
Neck Pain | MayoClinic.com
Most causes of neck pain aren't serious. Poor posture at work, such as leaning into your computer, and during hobbies, such as hunching over your workbench, are common causes of neck pain.
Neck Pain | UpToDate for Patients
Neck pain can be caused by a number of factors, including muscle strain, ligament sprains, arthritis, or a "pinched" nerve. Approximately 10 percent of adults have neck pain at any one time. The majority of patients, regardless of the cause of pain, recover with conservative therapy.
NIH Pain Consortium
The National Institutes of Health consists of many different institutes and centers. The following is an index to various NIH publications about pain symptoms, conditions and treatments.
Pain & Policy Study Group | Promoting Pain Relief
Our mission is to "balance" international, national and state policies to ensure adequate availability of pain medications for patient care while minimizing diversion and abuse, and to support a global communications program to improve access to information about pain relief, palliative care, and policy.
Pain and The Law
This site has been developed by the Center for Health Law Studies at Saint Louis University and the American Society of Law, Medicine and Ethics under a grant from The Mayday Fund.
Pain Management | Department of Veterans Affairs
The purpose of this web site is to facilitate effective pain management by providing convenient, centralized access to resources for the provision of pain services within the VA healthcare system. The intended users of this site are VA administrators, clinicians, and researchers who have an interest in any aspect of pain management.
Pain Medicine | Official Journal of American Academy of Pain Medicine
Pain Medicine is the official journal of the American Academy of Pain Medicine, an organization devoted to the advancement of pain management, education and research, and also of the Faculty of Pain Medicine of the Australia New Zealand College of Anesthetists and of the International Spine Intervention Society.
Pain Research and Management | Journal of the Canadian Pain Society
Pain Research & Management is the official journal of the Canadian Pain Society and serves as a major venue for the results of Canadian research, society guidelines and continuing medical education.
Pain Resources | University of Utah
Although the primary purpose of this site is to provide a resource to health care professionals, I recognize that some people who explore it have pain themselves or care about someone who does. I'm attempting, therefore, to compile a list of links that may be of some value for people with pain.
Pain | The Journal of the International Association for the Study of Pain
This journal is the official publication of the International Association for the Study of Pain and publishes original research on the nature, mechanisms and treatment of pain. The journal provides a forum for the dissemination of research in the basic and clinical sciences of multidisciplinary interest.
Palliative Care Australia
Palliative Care Australia is the peak national organisation representing the interests and aspirations of all who share the ideal of quality care at the end of life for all.
Phantom pain | MayoClinic.com
Phantom pain feels like it's coming from a body part that's no longer there. For decades, doctors believed this post-amputation phenomenon was a psychological problem, but experts now recognize a physical cause for this pain — and that it actually originates in the brain.
Reflex Sympathetic Dystropy Syndrome Association | RSDSA
Our website is designed to give patients, family members, and healthcare professionals the most up-to-date information on treatment, legislation, support groups, research, fundraising, and patient stories. RSDSA does not accept advertising for this website.
Shingles | MayoClinic.com
The pain of shingles can be excruciating, and the cause might not be immediately evident. But once the telltale rash and blisters start on one side of your body, it's more easily identified as shingles.
Shingles | StopPain.org
If the pain from shingles does not go away, it is called postherpetic neuralgia (PHN). Only a small number of people with shingles develop PHN.
Sickle Cell Disease Association of America | Break the Sickle Cycle
Through the years the Association has provided effective leadership in positioning sickle cell disease and its related problems as a major public health care concern and, indeed a universal problem.
Society for Pudendal Neuralgia | SPUN
SPuN is a non profit organization established in 2005 to provide accurate clinical information to patients and medical professionals wanting to learn more about the disease Pudendal Neuralgia. We have gathered information about PN and are in the process of developing a standard of care that we hope to have published and available to practicing medical professionals around the world.
Spanish Society of Pain
GRÜNENTHAL es una compañía farmacéutica internacional especializada en la investigación, desarrollo y comercialización de soluciones innovadoras contra el dolor.
The Center for Palliative Care Education
The Center for Palliative Care Education is an educational resource center and training program. Our mission is to improve palliative care for people with HIV/AIDS by increasing the knowledge, skills, and comfort level of clinicians to provide this care.
The National Council for Palliative Care
The National Council for Palliative Care (NCPC) is the umbrella organisation for all those who are involved in providing, commissioning and using palliative care and hospice services in England, Wales & Northern Ireland. NCPC promotes the extension and improvement of palliative care services for all people with life-threatening and life-limiting conditions.
The Neuropathy Association
The Neuropathy Association is the leading national non-profit organization serving the peripheral neuropathy community. We provide support and education, advocate for patients’ interests, and promote research into the causes of and cures for neuropathy.
The Paget Foundation
When the Paget Foundation was founded in 1978 as a national voluntary health agency located in New York, NY, its mission was to provide information on Paget's disease of bone to patients, family members and health professionals. Beginning in 1992, the foundation expanded its mission to include other bone disorders, including primary hyperparathyroidism, fibrous dysplasia, osteopetrosis (not the more common disease osteoporosis) and the effects of certain cancers on the skeleton.
The Pain Clinic | Journal of the World Society of Pain Clinicians
The Pain Clinic is the official journal of the World Society of Pain Clinicians (WSPC), a charitable society with the primary objectives of educating and training pain clinicians around the world and advancing modern pain medicine.
The Restless Legs Syndrome Foundation
The Restless Legs Syndrome Foundation is a non-profit organization providing the latest information about RLS. The goals of the Foundation are to increase awareness, improve treatments, and through research, find a cure for RLS, a condition which severely affects the lives of millions of individuals.
The Transverse Myelitis Association
The Transverse Myelitis Association facilitates support and networking opportunities amongst families; provides educational information; functions as a clearinghouse for articles and research literature; and investigates, advocates for and supports research and innovative treatment efforts.
The VP Foundation | Today You Can Choose Recovery
The VP (Vulvar Pain) Foundation was established in 1992 as a non-profit organization to end the isolation of women suffering from vulvar pain and related disorders (fibromyalgia, interstitial cystitis, irritable bowel).
TMJ Association | Changing the Face of TMJ
The TMJ Association (TMJA) continues to strive for its ultimate goal: the development of universal standards for safe, effective, affordable, research-based diagnostics, treatments, and prevention of Temporomandibular Joint and Muscle Disorders (TMJDs). We understand that patient education, advocacy, and the provision of accessible support systems are central to achieving that goal.
Trigeminal Neuralgia Association | TNA
The mission of TNA (Trigeminal Neuralgia Association) is to serve as an advocate for patients living with TN (Trigeminal Neuralgia) and related facial pain conditions by providing information, encouraging research and offering support.
VaginalDiscomfort.com | Painful Intercourse
Vaginal discomfort affects as many as 75% of menopausal women. The walls of the vagina actually change when estrogen levels drop, and the result may be pain,
burning, and itching. But there's no need to give up
on intimacy or suffer in silence.
World Headache Alliance
The World Headache Alliance (WHA) was founded to reduce the burden of headache disorders throughout the world, in particular, by sharing information among headache organisations and by increasing the awareness and understanding of headache as a public health concern with profound social and economic impact.
World Society of Pain Clinicians | Professionals Devoted to Pain Relief
The World Society of Pain Clinicians (WSPC), is a charitable society with the primary objectives of educating and training pain clinicians around the world and advancing modern pain medicine. The members of WSPC consist of department chairmen, professors, clinicians and researchers in pain management.
