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Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue

Resources related to Fibromyalgia Syndrome and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, which are associated with Inflammatory Bowel Disease.
Irritable Bowel Syndrome-Fibromyalgia Connection
As many as 60% of IBS patients suffer from fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) and as many as 70% of FMS patients report symptoms of IBS. Could there be a common cause for the two conditions?
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome & Fibromyalgia Home Page
Articles, links, chat and more about these two diseases.
Fibromyalgia 101
An article from Miryam Williamson, the author of Fibromyalgia: A Comprehensive Approach, originally published in Self Help and Psychology Magazine.
Fibromyalgia
From Arthritis Victoria, an article about symptoms, causes, and managing FM.
Fibromyalgia Basics
Symptoms, treatments, and research about FM.
Fibromyalgia Syndrome
Symptoms, cause, and diagnosis from the Shasta Chronic Fatigue and Immune Dysfunction Syndrome (CFIDS) support group.
Fibromyalgia Tender Points
A nice diagram of the body showing the 18 tender points for Fibromyalgia.
A Guide for Relatives and Companions
A great article to help explain FM to loved ones.
Hypometabolism Hypothesis of Fibromyalgia
Information about the theory that FM is caused by inadequate thyroid regulation of cell function.
Overview of Fibromyalgia
Written for the newly diagnosed, a good article about the basics of FM.
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