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FIBROMYALGIA RESOURCE GUIDEFIBROMYALGIA RESOURCE GUIDE
A 360° view of
Fibromyalgia management
• Although Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition and can’t be completely cured, it can be effectively managed with a comprehensive treatment plan
— The main goal of your treatment plan is improvement of symptoms and daily functioning over time
• Self-management of your plan is crucial for its success, and requires that you be actively involved
A 360° view of
Fibromyalgia management
FIBROMYALGIA TREATMENT
• Fibromyalgia is thought to be the result of overactive nerves
• Fibromyalgia is characterized by chronic widespread pain
• People with Fibromyalgia have a more intense response to pain
• Common symptoms relating to Fibromyalgia are:
— Pain — Fatigue —Sleep disturbances
—Mood disturbances —Morning stiffness
A 360° view of
Fibromyalgia management
FIBROMYALGIA MANAGEMENT
• Follow every part of your treatment plan, including taking your medication as prescribed
• Keep scheduled appointments so you can track your success
• Share information about how you’re feeling and about treatment progress with your Fibromyalgia support team
(Date of follow-up)and
(How frequently after initial follow-up) A 360° view of
Fibromyalgia management
FOLLOW-UP VISITS
FIBROMYALGIA RESOURCE GUIDE
A 360° view of
Fibromyalgia management
A 360° view of
Fibromyalgia management
FIBROMYALGIA FACTS
A 360° view of
Fibromyalgia management
FIBROMYALGIA RESOURCE GUIDE
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Support Programs National Fibromyalgia Association (www.fmaware.org)
Self-Management Programs and Therapy Resources
Chronic Fatigue and Immune Defi ciency Syndrome (CFIDS) and Fibromyalgia Self-Help (www.cfidsselfhelp.org and www.treatcfsfm.org)
Fibro Guide: A Self-Management Program for Fibromyalgia (www.knowfibro.com)
Fibro Log (www.theacpa.org/painLog/default.aspx) • A tool that allows you to track your activities and symptoms, as well as
the many possible causes of those symptoms
National Association of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapists (www.nacbt.org) • Therapist referral directory
American Chronic Pain Association relaxation guide (www.theacpa.org/Relaxation-Guide)
Additional Resources/ Suggested Reading
FibroCenter (www.fibrocenter.com)
National Fibromyalgia Research Association (www.nfra.net)
Helping Our Pain & Exhaustion, Inc. (H.O.P.E.) (www.HFFCF.org)
Fibromyalgia articles, facts, and coping resources (www.healthywomen.org/condition/fibromyalgia)
Science behind Fibromyalgia video (www.youtube.com/watch?v=MV2wGTRNc9Q)
Managing Pain Before It Manages You. 3rd ed. New York: Guilford Press; 2009. Caudill MA.
The Fibromyalgia Help Book: Practical Guide to Living Better With Fibromyalgia. Saint Paul, MN: Smith House Press; 1996. Fransen JRN, Russell IJ.
Managing Chronic Pain: A Cognitive-Behavioral Approach Workbook. New York: Oxford University Press; 2007. Otis JD.
The Pain Survival Guide: How to Reclaim Your Life. Washington, DC: APA Press; 2006. Turk DC, Winter F.
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PBP678216-01 © 2014 Pfi zer Inc. All rights reserved.
360° view of
yalgia management
FIBROMYALGIA MANAGEMENT RESOURCES
August 2014
A 360° view of
Fibromyalgia managem
ent
FIBROMYALGIA RESOURCE GUIDEFIBROMYALGIA RESOURCE GUIDE
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PBP678216-01 © 2014 Pfi zer Inc. All rights reserved.