Fibromyalgia Support Groups

Fibromyalgia is a 24/7 chronic disease with no cure. Daily symptoms include stiffness, pain and aches, sleeping difficulties and fatigue. Medicine has become available but is not enough for one who is suffering.

Support groups are made up of people diagnosed with the same or similar disease and challengers as those reaching for help. Groups offer ways to help people cope with their daily activities and lifestyles through supportive and educated means. There are many sites available online.

The official web site for fibromyalgia is the NFA (National Fibromyalgia Association)(http.www.fmaware.org/site/PageServer?pagename=community_supportGroupDiectory)and an excellent place to start. They offer support groups in every state throughout the US. They also have support newsletters and group information. Another site is the Pro Health Fibromyalgia Support site (http://www.fibromyalgiasupport.com/supportgroups/listings.cfm). This site also offers support groups as well as chat rooms, message boards and a center for coping. It is the largest website for fibromyalgia. Among other sites is the fibromyalgia online support group (http://www.mdjunction.com/fibromyalgia) with group support and leaders to manage and educate about the disease and (http://www.fibromyalgiatreament.com/groups.htm)offering books, resource links and other support assistance. All these and more are readily available for those suffering and living with fibromyalgia.

As not everyone has access to a computer, information of support groups is available at the local hospital, public library and even at a doctors office. There are numerous books available at book stores depicting the same information for support groups as online.

There is help for everyone, just reach out and someone is there to assist you to live a normal life, even for those who have 24/7 pain. There is support and comfort to give someone a better lifestyle.