Fibromyalgia Support

By Dr Ananya Mandal, MD

There are several support groups worldwide to help fibromyalgia patients cope with their symptoms. The network of support groups worldwide encourages participation of the fibromyalgia community.

Participation in support groups helps patients reach out to others with similar symptoms, challenges and problems and helps them foster an improved understanding of management including exercises and lifestyle adaptations and modifications.

Support groups as well as information and help can be found at:-

National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases

Phone Number(s): (877) 226-4267 or (301) 495-4484
Internet Address: http://www.niams.nih.gov

Arthritis Foundation

Phone Number: (800) 283-7800
Internet Address: http://www.arthritis.org

National Fibromyalgia Association

Phone Number: (714) 921-0150
Internet Address: www.fmaware.org

Fibromyalgia Network (US)

Website: www.fmnetnews.com

National Fibromyalgia Partnership, Inc.

Phone Number: (866) 725–4404
Internet Address: http://www.fmpartnership.org

The Fibromyalgia Association UK (FMA UK)

Phone Number: 01384 895002
Website – www.fmauk.org

Arthritis Research UK

Website: www.arthritisresearchuk.org

Fibromyalgia Support Network Inc. (Australia)

Website: http://www.fibromyalgiawesternaustralia.com/

Arthritis New Zealand

Website: http://www.arthritis.org.nz

Reviewed by April Cashin-Garbutt, BA Hons (Cantab)

Further Reading

• What is Fibromyalgia?
• What Causes Fibromyalgia?
• Who Gets Fibromyalgia?
• Fibromyalgia in Children
• Fibromyalgia and Parenting
• Fibromyalgia and Support From Partner
• Fibromyalgia in Men
• Fibromyalgia Treatment
• Fibromyalgia Medications
• Fibromyalgia Treatment with Pregabalin
• Fibromyalgia and Narcolepsy Drug Sodium Oxybate
• Fibromyalgia Diagnosis
• Coping with a Fibromyalgia Diagnosis
• Fibromyalgia Expectations (Prognosis)
• Living With Fibromyalgia
• Fibromyalgia Symptoms
• Fibromyalgia Pain
• Fibromyalgia Fatigue
• Fibromyalgia Epidemiology
• Fibromyalgia Pathophysiology
• Fibromyalgia Subtypes
• Fibromyalgia and Sleep
• Fibromyalgia and Menstruation Problems
• What is Fibro Fog? - Fibromyalgia and Cognitive Dysfunction
• Fibromyalgia 'Flare-Ups'
• Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and Fibromyalgia
• Fibromyalgia and Sex Life
• Fibromyalgia and Life Events
• Fibromyalgia and Metabolic Abnormalities
• Fibromyalgia and Diabetes
• Fibromyalgia and Headaches
• Fibromyalgia and Temporomandibular Disorder
• Fibromyalgia and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
• Fibromyalgia and Lupus
• Fibromyalgia and Sjögren's Syndrome
• Fibromyalgia and Dry Eyes and Mouth
• Fibromyalgia and Stress
• Fibromyalgia and Obesity
• Fibromyalgia and Genes
• Fibromyalgia and Blood Type
• Fibromyalgia and Fertility / Pregnancy
• Fibromyalgia and Diet
• Fibromyalgia and Alcohol
• Fibromyalgia and Weather/Seasonal Changes
• Fibromyalgia and Drug Abuse
• Fibromyalgia, Depression and Anxiety
• Is Fibromyalgia Purely Psychological?
• Fibromyalgia and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
• Fibromyalgia and Bone Health
• Similarities and Differences - Juvenile Fibromyalgia vs. Adult Fibromyalgia
• Fibromyalgia Alternative Treatments
• Fibromyalgia and Vibration Therapy
• Aerobics for Fibromyalgia
• Exercise for Fibromyalgia
• Fibromyalgia and Yoga
• Fibromyalgia Research
• Fibromyalgia Trigger / Tender Points
• Common Conditions that Mimic Fibromyalgia
• Fibromyalgia with Immune System Dysfunctions
• History of Fibromyalgia
• Fibromyalgia and Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO)