Fibromyalgia Support Groups - Others Like You

No matter what the current state of your fibromyalgia, there are others who feel just like you. Combined with local and national support groups fibromyalgia, you can stay up-to-date on the latest information and useful resources.

The National

National Fibromyalgia Association
2200 North Glassell Street, Suite
Orange, CA 92 865
714-921-0150
FMaware.org

(FMaware.org

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American College of Rheumatology
1800 Century Place, Suite 250
Atlanta, GA 30345-4300
404-633-3777
rheumatology.org

(rheumatology.org

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Arthritis Foundation
1330 West Peachtree Street
Atlanta, GA 30 309
404-872-7100 / 1-800-283-7800 or call your local chapter
arthritis.org

(arthritis.org

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National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS)
National Institutes of Health
1 AMS Circle
Bethesda, MD 20892-3675
1-877-22-NIAMS
miams.nih.gov

(miams.nih.gov

)

What is a support group?

What is a support group?

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Most fibromyalgia support groups are an independent local group, led and organized by volunteers. Some are associated with a clinic or hospital. Visit more than one, if possible, so you can compare the leadership, beliefs and dynamics. Groups will be changed in many ways. Some will be formal, while others will be very informal.

What to look for:

They consider different treatment options, and not just push a particular product or method They are "positive " attitude that is contagious (not a bunch of complainers to feel worse when you leave than when you arrived) They provide a good educational information to feel comfortable with the members They are well organized and not dominated by one or two people There is a time for questions They have at least one medical adviser to ensure all information is published on the group's true they meet at a convenient location

If you can not find local support groups, virtual Internet fibromyalgia support group can be an option. Some live support "chat", while others have a threaded discussion forums. Just as in a local support group, you should check them out before getting too involved.