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Over the next few weeks FM/CFS/ME RESOURCES will be undergoing a change. I am reformatting the site, making it easier to read. I am also changing the logo and colors to reflect Fibromyalgia and CFS/ME better. The entire website will be operational, however some pages will look differently until the renovation is complete. I thank you for your patientce with this project and I hope you like the new look once it's completed.


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Fibromyalgia (FM) is a chronic illness that causes pain in muscles and ligaments. In addition to muscular pain and stiffness, this medical condition also causes fatigue, sleep problems, depression, and an inability to think clearly. FM affects about 4 million Americans, the vast majority of them are women in their mid-30s to late-50s. Once classified as a psychological disorder, due to the lack of objective findings on physical exams, blood tests or x-rays, FM has recently been reclassified as a central sensitivity syndrome (CSS).

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome / Myalgic Encephalopathy (CFS/ME) is a disorder without a known cause, although CFS/ME may be related to a previous infection. CFS/ME is a state of chronic fatigue that exists without other explanation for six months or more and is accompanied by cognitive difficulties (problems with short-term memory or concentration). According to The Center for Disease Control (CDC), CFS/ME affects more than one million people in the United States. Four in every 1000 Americans are affected by CFS/ME.

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