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Fibromyalgia is an often misunderstood and misdiagnosed condition. In WebMD's Fibromyalgia Guide, you'll get the latest information about fibromyalgia symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment, including everything from medications to herbal therapies and diet. Also, learn how fibromyalgia affects everything from sex and pregnancy to sleep -- and learn how you can feel better and be active again.

Overview & Facts

Have you been diagnosed with fibromyalgia? Maybe you want to know more about fibromyalgia causes, trigger points, and depression. Knowledge is power when it comes to any chronic illness.

Basics

What Is Fibromyalgia?

Think you might have fibromyalgia? Learn more about fibromyalgia with its chronic muscle pain, fatigue, sleep disturbances, and tender points. Read about standard and alternative treatments for fibromyalgia.

Causes

Fibromyalgia Causes

Learn more about what causes the pain, stiffness, and fatigue of fibromyalgia, including the link to genetics, stress, injuries, and hormones.

Fibromyalgia and Depression

Does fibromyalgia cause depression? Or does depression lead to fibromyalgia? Discover the connection between fibromyalgia and depression and find out if you or a loved one is at risk.

Symptoms & Types

Symptoms of fibromyalgia come in many shapes and sizes -- and fibromyalgia is often confused with other conditions. Learn all about fibromyalgia symptoms and how to manage your symptoms effectively.

Symptoms

Fibromyalgia Symptoms

Are you living with fibromyalgia symptoms? They can range from pain and sleep problems to dry eyes and irritable bowel. Learn more now and start feeling better today.

Fibromyalgia Tender Points

Learn all about fibromyalgia tender points and where they are located on the body. Get the best tips for managing tender point pain.

Fibromyalgia Pain

Whether you have deep muscle pain, painful joints, or back or neck pain with fibromyalgia, learn more about the causes of fibromyalgia pain and how it's prevented and treated.

Fibromyalgia and Fatigue

Chronic fatigue is common in people living with fibromyalgia. Find out more about fibromyalgia and fatigue, and learn how to manage this symptom so you can have an active life. 

Fibromyalgia and Sleep

Sleep problems are common with fibromyalgia. Learn all about fibromyalgia's sleep problems -- the different signs and symptoms -- and then find answers to get a good night's sleep.

Diagnosis & Tests

Because there is no lab test or X-ray to diagnose fibromyalgia, oftentimes patients are misdiagnosed, which can delay good treatment. Find out how doctors make a fibromyalgia diagnosis and which doctors are experts in treating this common pain syndrome.

Diagnosis

Diagnosis and Misdiagnosis

Diagnosing fibromyalgia is oftentimes difficult -- and can be misdiagnosed. Learn the important steps you should go through to make sure you get an accurate diagnosis.

Finding the Right Doctor

Learn what to look for and steps to take to help you find the best fibromyalgia doctor for you.

Treatment & Care

Learn which fibromyalgia treatments work best, including treatments that target muscle pain and trigger points, treatments that help with sleep problems and depression, and treatments that help manage stress and anxiety.

Treatment

Fibromyalgia Treatments

Get up-to-date information on the latest fibromyalgia treatments -- from medications to ease pain, fatigue, and sleep problems to physical therapy, relaxation modalities, and regular exercises.

Medications

Fibromyalgia medications treat symptoms, such as the deep muscle pain, sleep problems, anxiety, and depression. Learn more to find out which medication might be right for you.

Cymbalta

Cymbalta helps people manage the unique symptoms of fibromyalgia. Is this medicine right for you?

Lyrica

Although doctors aren't quite sure how Lyrica helps fibromyalgia, it is giving people new hope in living with this painful condition.

Physical Therapy

Physical therapy is often recommended to help ease fibromyalgia pain and teach self-management skills. Learn more about the different types of physical therapy for fibromyalgia.

Medical Marijuana

You've probably heard that medical marijuana can help with pain. But is it right for fibromyalgia? See what the experts have to say.

 

Living & Managing

Many people turn to home remedies, including herbs, supplements, and alternative treatments, for relief of fibromyalgia symptoms. Discover which home remedies may help and which may not work at all.

Complementary Treatment

Herbs and Supplements

Can natural herbs and supplements help fibromyalgia symptoms? Review the different fibromyalgia herbs and supplements and learn how they might help manage symptoms.

Complementary Treatments

Complementary treatments for fibromyalgia include massage, acupuncture, meditation, and more. But are they safe and effective in ending fibromyalgia pain and fatigue? Discover the latest findings.

Diet

The Diet Connection

Can certain foods or nutrients ease symptoms of pain, stiffness, and fatigue? Can other foods actually trigger fibromyalgia symptoms? Learn more about the diet connection to fibromyalgia.

Exercise

Fibromyalgia & Exercise

Discover the importance of exercise for fibromyalgia. Find out which exercises are best for easing muscle pain and stiffness.

Coping

Tips for Coping

There's no doubt that fibromyalgia can be exhausting -- both physically and emotionally. Discover strategies to manage your symptoms so you can do the things you enjoy in life.

Fibromyalgia and Sex

Have problems with fibromyalgia and sex? Discover some practical tips to help reignite your libido and sex life without fear of added pain and stiffness with fibromyalgia.

Fibromyalgia and Pregnancy

Learn all about the effects of fibromyalgia on your pregnancy. Discover ways to manage fibromyalgia symptoms so you and baby stay healthy.

Work and Disability

Does fibromyalgia affect your ability to work? Find out how to cope with work-related obstacles and fibromyalgia symptoms at work.
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