​Want to learn more about Fibromyalgia? Looking for more resources ?
We've compiled the must-know Fibro-Facts along with a list of some of our other favorite resources - check 'em out!

Fibromyalgia (AKA "Fibro" or "FM"), is a chronic condition characterized by several symptoms including chronic pain, fatigue, and cognitive issues, among others.  Fibromyalgia currently affects approximately 2-4% of the general global population. While the exact cause of Fibromyalgia is unknown, it seems to affect more women than men, and there is currently no cure. 

​​​The FSC regularly shares articles on Social Media,
​but here are a few recommended articles to get you started:
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- Fibromyalgia Overview, Symptoms, & Causes:
  https://www.niams.nih.gov/health-topics/fibromyalgia 
- John Hopkins Medicine Overview https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/fibromyalgia
- American College of Rheumatology Overview: https://rheumatology.org/patients/fibromyalgia
- American Brain Foundation ,Fibromyalgia Overview: 
​https://www.americanbrainfoundation.org/diseases/fibromyalgia/ 
- CDC Fibromyalgia Overview:
 https://www.cdc.gov/arthritis/fibromyalgia/index.html​
- ​The Spoon Theory, Explained: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spoon_theory

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    - The National Fibromyalgia Association http://www.fmaware.org/
- The American Fibromyalgia Syndrome Association (AFSA)   http://www.afsafund.org/
- The American Chronic Pain Association (ACPA) https://www.theacpa.org/​

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- The Mighty ​https://themighty.com/
- My Fibro Team ​https://www.myfibroteam.com/

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