FAQ'S ABOUT FM & CFS/ME

From time to time we all have questions about FM & CFS/ME as well as questions about miscellaneous topics. This section contains FAQ's and answers for the following categories. Click on the desired category for specific questions and answers.

• What is FM
• What Causes FM
• Who Gets FM
• Does FM Run in Families
• How is FM Diagnosed
• What Are The Symptoms of FM
• How is FM Treated
• What Are Tender Points
• Does Stress Make FM Worse
• What Research Is Being Done
• Can FM Be Cured
• How Do I Find a Doctor

• How Does 5-HTP Help FM Pain
• Does St. John's wort Help FM Pain
• Why is Exercise Important for FM
• Are There Exercises to Avoid With FM
• What Exercises Are Helpful for FM
• Fibromyalgia Flare After Dental Visit
• What Are These Lumps Under My Skin
• FM and Your Menstrual Cycle
• FM and Pregnancy
• Is FM Contagious
• How Long Can FM Last
• Is FM a Form of Arthritis

• Does FM Affect Muscles, Joints, Tissues
• Why Do I Have Numbness
• Is FM an Autoimmune Disease
• Is POTS Associated with FM
• Is FM a Psychological Problem
• What Can I Do To Help Myself
• What Factors Aggravate Symptoms
• Should I Eat A Special Diet
• Why Do I Feel Depressed
• Can Melatonin Help Fibromyalgia
• Which Herb or Supplement Helps FM

• What is CFS/ME
• What Causes CFS/ME
• Who Gets CFS/ME
• How is CFS/ME Diagnosed
• What Are The Symptoms of CFS
• How Is CFS/ME Treated
• Does Stress Make CFS/ME Worse
• Can CFS/ME Be Cured
• Pregnant With CFS/ME
• How Do I Find a Doctor
• How Do I Find a Support Group
• Is CFS/ME Contagious
• How Long Can CFS/ME Last
• What Research Is Currently Going On
• Is CFS/ME Genetic
• How Does CFS/ME Relate To Pregnancy
• How Do I Handle Problems About My Job
• Is POTS Associated With CFS/ME
• Do People Recover From CFS/ME
• Do People With CFS/ME Have Dental Problems?

• What Can't I Remember
• Can I Donate Blood
• Why Do I Keep Gaining Weight
• Why Do My Nails Have Ridges
• Is This Disease Hereditary
• How Many People Get FM and CFS/ME
• What is Homeopathy
• Is Homeopathy Regulated
• Where Can I Find a Support Group
• What is Naturopathic Medicine
• What is Acupuncture
• What is Acupressure
• What is Hydrotherapy
• Fibromyalgia & Guaifenesin Therapy
• Difference Between Acute & Chronic Illness
• Difference Between A Sign & A Symptom
• Difference Between A Syndrome & A Disease
• Difference Between FM and CFS/ME
• What Your Bowel Movements Are Telling You
• What Your Hair Says About You
• What Your Urine Color is Telling You
• What Your Fingernails Say About Your Health