1. Fibromyalgia Associations
1.1. National Fibromyalgia Association
1.1.1. National Fibromyalgia Association (NFA), based in Anaheim, California, USA, is a non-profit organization. NFA mission is to specifically develop and manage helpful programs to improve the quality of life for people with fibromyalgia (FM). The NFA is the established publisher of Fibromyalgia AWARE, a magazine devoted to all aspects of fibromyalgia.
1.2. National Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain Association
1.2.1. The National Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain Association (NFMCPA) is dedicated to building a united patient and medical community. Our purpose is to create a strong voice and organizational base to educate and execute advocacy programs regarding access to care, scientific research, diagnosis and treatment for people suffering with chronic pain from fibromyalgia and overlapping conditions.
1.3. American Fibromyalgia Syndrome Association
1.3.1. AFSA is an all volunteer nonprofit organization dedicated to funding research that investigates the causes and treatments for fibromyalgia syndrome.A 501(c)3 Nonprofit Charitable
1.4. The American Chronic Pain Association
1.4.1. The ACPA is a peer support organization. We help each other learn to live fully in spite of chronic pain.
1.5. The CFIDS Association of America
1.5.1. CFIDS Association of America is the nation's leading charitable organization dedicated to conquering chronic fatigue and immune dysfunction syndrome (CFIDS), also known as chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS).
1.6. American Pain Society
1.6.1. 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.
1.7. American College of Rheumatology
1.7.1. The ACR is an organization of and for physicians, health professionals, and scientists that advances rheumatology through programs of education, research, advocacy and practice support that foster excellence in the care of people with or at risk for arthritis and rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases.
1.8. National Fibromyalgia Research Association
1.8.1. 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.
2. Fibromyalgia Support Group Forums
2.1. UK Fibromyalgia Forum
2.1.1. The discussion forums with over 8,000 members for those with Fibromyalgia in the UK. This forum is owned by UK Fibromyalgia, a website focuses on fibromyalgia sufferes and it is the independent voice of Fibromyalgia in the UK.
2.2. HealinngWell.com Forum on Fibromyalgia
2.2.1. The Healing Well website has a community forum on fibromyalgia. The forum has over 119,829 HealingWell members. Healing Well has good resources on Fibromyalgia, including articles, news, information, message forums as well as chat rooms, email, books, videos, newsletter, resource directory and more.
2.3. Daily Strength Fibromyalgia Support Group Forum
2.3.1. Online Support Groups and Forums at DailyStrength. There is a Fibromyalgia support group in the forum. DailyStrength is a part of Sharecare, Inc. Sharecare, developed by WebMD founder as well as Discovery Communications' Chief of Global Digital Strategy Jeff Arnold, together with America’s Doctor, Dr. Mehmet Oz, is definitely the very first genuinely interactive healthcare ecosystem providing consumers the opportunity to ask, learn and take action about the questions of health.
2.4. FMA UK Forum
2.4.1. Raising awareness of FM in the UK. The FMA UK forum is owned by the FIBROMYALGIA ASSOCIATION UK. Fibromyalgia Association UK is a registered charity administered by unpaid volunteers. The majority of volunteers are also fibromyalgia sufferers who operate incredibly hard, despite their condition, in order to forward the cause of fibromyalgia. FMA UK was established as a way to provide information as well as support to sufferers as well as their families. Furthermore, the Association offers medical information for professionals and runs a national helpline.
2.5. Fibromyalgia-Symptoms.org Forum
2.5.1. This is the forum of Fibromyalgia-Symptoms.org. The site is dedicated to informing readers about essential health issues, in particular those related to the well being of women. The site is committed to providing reliable, up-to-date information and facts on fibromyalgia. The site wish is to reach out to people living with fibromyalgia and their families, friends and loved ones so that they may better grasp this condition as well as enhance the quality of their lives
3. Online Support Groups
3.1. Fibrotalk : The Online Support Community for Fibromyalgia
3.1.1. The well known FibroTalk Support Community, launched in 2004, is a prominent disability community manage wholly by patients. It really is one of the most well known support communities on the web. FibroTalk, through its Distraction Therapy, affords its members recurrent doses of humor and also entertainment by means of its services.
3.2. National Fibromyalgia Association
3.2.1. Fibromyalgia Community
3.2.2. Support Group Directory
3.2.2.1. Online Group
3.2.2.2. Outside US
3.2.2.3. The NFA has created the FM Support Group Directory as a service to the fibromyalgia communities’ patients and caregivers to assist them in finding the nearest support group. Each support group is operated independently and the NFA is not responsible for the actions of support groups or their members.
3.2.3. The National Fibromyalgia Association (NFA) has built the Fibromyalgia Support Group Directory designed for the patients as well as caregivers of fibromyalgia to help these individuals in tracking down the nearby support group. Each and every of the support group is managed on their own.The NFA is not in charge for the activities of the support groups and also their members.
3.3. Chronic Pain& Fatigue Speak Out
3.3.1. Fibrolmyalgia along with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome people will get information as well as support from other patients and caregivers in this online forum. This group provides support and useful information to people with Fibrolmyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. They will provide updates from NFA and CFS on new research as well as treaments.
3.4. Chronic Illnesses Milwaukee
3.4.1. People with Fbromyalgia, lupus, Rheumatoid Arthritis or any other chronic illness are encouraged to join this online support group. It is comforting to meet and discuss with people who suffer the same disorders.
3.5. Fibromyalgia/Chronic Pain Online Support Group
3.5.1. This group is lead by a Mental Health Counselor with Fibromyalgia. The group will focus on chronic pain and all its related to deal with a chronic illness.
3.6. Fibro Friends International
3.6.1. The support group purpose is to offer online support for those who are not able to access a physical support group. The reasons could be due to financial, emotional or perhaps distance factors. You can get personal contact as well as support via email by others who know what you are managing with.
3.7. CFSFM.org
3.7.1. This is the support group The CFS/FM Center for Hope. It is a real challenge to deal with a chronic illness. We aren't actually qualified in coping with the maze of pain as well as confusion that is chronic illness. You can join (http://forum.lorisplace.org) to discover others who're finding out to make their very best life regardless of really difficult challenges!
3.7.2. It's composed of a diverse group of people with Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Lyme and very similar chronic illnesses who actually have the usual goal of aligning, growing and finding the best life they can certainly live! Let's walk collectively on this challenging and incredible journey and improve each learn the best way to cope with these difficult obstacles. The main site at http://cfsfm.org will provide you with usseful information.
3.8. Billie's Help Page for Pain Understanding
3.8.1. The group goal is to educate, support and provide concern to virtually all in pain. We aid those in all kinds of pain and also have much information on Fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome. Our staff is disabled nursing personal.
3.9. Reaching Out
3.9.1. It is an email based support groupc with daily support plus chats. It is ideal for people who now have a hard time getting out.If you are unable to find support locally then this group is perfect for you.
3.10. Fibropains
3.10.1. Support Group Website: http://WWW.fibropains.com
3.11. Fibroworks Forums
3.11.1. The group is an online forum for people with fibromyalgia. You can find the free personal blog option as a bonus in this online group.
3.12. Faith, Family, and Fibromyalgia
3.12.1. This support group is a ideal location to connect with new friends that assist each other as well as provide ideas to each other concerning our belief and family whilst coping with fibromyalgia.
3.13. Homeschooling Moms with Fibromyalgia
3.13.1. The online support group purpose is to provide support to homeschooling mothers with fibromyalgia.
3.14. Maryland Bay Area Dysautonomia/OI/CFS/FM Support Line
3.14.1. The group purpose is to motivate, support as well as inform others with Fibromyalgia by email, telephone, in addition to occasional meetings. MD Bay Area Support website is a webpage on Northern Virginia CFS/FMS/OI/ME website:http://www.geocities.com/cfsnova/marylandoicfsfms.html
3.15. MD Junction Fibromyalgia Support Group
3.15.1. Support Group Purpose: To provide 24/7 access to others living with Fibromyalgia Activities: Multiple discussion threads on Fibro topics lots of people in the same boat to learn from and share your experiences with. An open, non-judgemental, caring sel-fhelp community
3.16. Ray of Light
3.16.1. This internet site is intended for motivational support, bridging the gap between awareness of fibromyalgia and the redemptive value of spirituality. The group provide a shelter for the fibromyalgia online community to uplift each other in a beneficial along with Christian manner.
3.17. Fibro Friends Forever
3.17.1. The online support group purpose is to support those with fibromyalgia to improve, grow as well as become stronger. To help make fibromites and normal's alike mindful of the concerns that encounter those with fibromyalgia on a regular basis.
3.18. FibroGuys.com - A Social Network for Men Affected by Fibromyalgia
3.18.1. Fibro Guys is a special social network that cater to men with fibromyalgia. As most Fibromyalgia sufferes are women, men with fibromyalgia confront extra challenges. Men with fibro could feel isolated and alone.
3.19. Undiagnosed
3.19.1. This is a Yahoo online support group of women who currently have symptoms of fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, Multiple Sclerosis, lupus, lyme, Sjogren's and other autoimmune disorders.
3.20. Young Mothers with Fibromyalgia
3.20.1. The support group purpose is to support for women 18-50+ with fibromyalgia.
3.21. Talk About Sleep
3.21.1. Because of the overpowering proof of the connection between fibromyalgia & sleep troubles, Talk About Sleep is very pleased to offer an online support chat group devoted to patients with Fibromyalgia. It is managed by fibro patients.