Fibromaylgia hurts. This condition, which is often referred to as an 'arthritis of the soft muscle tissue' is not easily defined, diagnosed or understood. Millions of people worldwide, mostly in First World nations struggle with this condition. The vast majority of them are women.

Fibromyalgia is characterized by a feeling of malaise (general feeling of being unwell), widespread pain (usually in 11 of 18 tender points that the American College of Rheumatology - ACR - has determined), and more. Many patients also report depression, fatigue and symptoms related to other conditions such as hypothyroidism, lupus and so forth. Fibromyalgia is tough to pin down and even more difficult to treat.

However, there is hope. Here is where we give you the information you need to be your own best advocate. You'll learn about treatments, symptoms, diagnosis and even get a few personal stories to boot.

Welcome to Fibromyalgia-info.org. We're glad you're here.