Fibromyalgia 

• Fibromyalgia or Widespread Pain – Canadian Pain Coalition
• What is Fibromyalgia? – Arthritis Society Canada
• Fibromyalgia Overview Video - Arthritis Research UK
• About Fibromyalgia – National Fibromyalgia Association
• Fibromyalgia Overview – MayoClinic
• Living with Fibromyalgia – National Institute of Arthritis, Musculoskeletal and Skin Disorders
• What is Fibromyalgia? – American College of Rheumatology
• Fibromyalgia Symptoms – Fibromyalgia Network

Sleep disorders – Some people with fibromyagia have sleep disorders as a primary cause for their fatigue and discomfort. It is important to check whether your fibromyalgia is caused by an  underlying sleep disorder.  Sleep disorders can contribute to depression and some sleep disorders increase the risk for other health conditions including cardiovascular disease.  Fortunately many people can improve their sleep quality through self-management and/or the use of various appliances to address sleep apnea.

Resources

• Ten Sleep Tips – In Sickness and in Health            
• Helping Yourself to a Goodnight’s Sleep
• Sleep Deprivation Quiz
• Two Week Sleep Diary

Decision Aids and Toolkits  

Fibromyalgia Interactive Tutorial - An interactive tutorial on fibromyalagia by Medline Plus.
Fibromyalgia Toolkit – An informational booklet on the causes, treatments and management of fibromyalgia.
Online Pain Assessment Tool - An online pain assessment tool that provides you with a body to assign pain levels to. Provides an opportunity to print your assessment to give to your doctor or for your own records.
Podcast on Unexplained Pain – Informational podcast about the impact of chronic pain conditions, and how women can improve communications with their health care professionals to get relief.
Diseases That Get No Respect Show -  Podcast from White Coat, Black Art with Dr. Brian Goldman on Fibromyalgia and the historical reasons it gets less respect than other diseases.
Pain Resource Centre - Provides users with information on how manage their pain care, including: how to find a pain specialist, pain causes and treatments and medical definitions.
Tools of Change - Tools of Change provides tools, case studies, and a planning guide to help people take actions and adopt habits that promote health, safety and sustainability.
Focus on Your Wellness Videocasts – NIH hosts a variety of experts to speak about ways you can improve your quality of life through physical activity, eating well and making healthy lifestyle changes.

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Work Accommodation Information  

Accommodation and Compliance Series: Employees with Fibromyalgia By Beth Loy, Ph.D. prepared by the Job Accommodation Network (JAN).

Fibromyalgia Organizations   

• Arthritis Society of Canada
• British Columbia Fibromyalgia Society
• National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS)
• The Active Living Coalition for Older Adults
• The National Fibromyalgia Association
• The Fibromyalgia Network
• Chronic Pain Association of Canada
• Canadian Pain Society
• Canadian Pain Coalition
• Dieticians of Canada
• American College of Rheumatology

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Further Resources

Selected Research Articles about Fibromyalgia | Treatment Information  | CIRPD Activites for Fibromyalgia

Last Updated: June 15, 2011
Reviewed by: Marc White PhD, Scientific & Executive Director, CIRPD