I would like a list of organizations, internet websites, and
chat support groups that help women cope with fibromyalgia syndrome. 
As many as possible that are currently active are appreciated.

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Clarification of Question by raggedyrush-ga on 28 Dec 2002 16:58 PST

For women in the USA please.  Thanks!

Hi, raggedyrush-ga

 I have compiled a number of Fibromyalgia Internet Resources for you!

The Fibromyalgia Personal Support Center
http://fmpsc.org/ 
 The Discussion Wall
 http://fmpsc.org/wall/discussion.html

eFibro.com
http://www.efibro.com/ 
 “A place for those with fibromyalgia to share their thoughts and
experiences regarding the living with and dealing with this disease.”

Fibrohugs Fibromyalgia
http://www.fibrohugs.com/
 “Our friendly and supportive place is where sufferers of
Fibromyalgia, their families and friends, can come for tough love,
gentle hugs, and lifelong friendships. You will learn about
Fibromyalgia, and ways we can help ourselves to fight this horrid
disease. You'll find many supportive people on our Message Forums with
whom you can ask questions, talk about problems, or just have a
friendly shoulder to cry on.”

Fibromyalgia Support
http://www.fibromyalgiasupport.com/ 
 “World’s largest Fibromyalgia Site.” 
 Includes chat room and message boards 

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia Information Exchange Forum
http://www.co-cure.org/index.htm 
 Chock full of information and links 
  Message board 
  http://co-cure.org/wwwboard/ 

The Fibromyalgia Community
http://fmscommunity.org/index.htm 
 Support group links 
 http://fmscommunity.org/sptgrp.htm 

Fibromyalgia Support Groups Directory
http://www.theriver.com/Public/cfids/usspt.htm 
 Includes links to support groups by state.

National Fibromyalgia Association
http://www.fmaware.org/ 

Noah Health
http://www.noah-health.org/english/illness/neuro/cfs.html 
Ask NOAH About: Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia 
 Scroll halfway down page for the start of the fibromyalgia links

Yahoo Group
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/M_E_/ 
 “This group is for people with M.E./CFS/CFIDS and FMS, it is a
self-help support group for people with these conditions. Members can
share information on their personal experiences, relate to others,
make new friends, share their recommended treatments and non
recommended treatments, share photographs, post messages on the
message board.”

FMS–CHAT Fibromyalgia Chat Group
http://www.lclark.edu/~sherrons/supportgroups.htm 
 “The FMS–CHAT support group, for persons with fibromyalgia syndrome
(FMS), has a very active, informed membership. Issues frequently
discussed are medications, alternative therapies, and applying for
Disability (social security, insurance, etc.).
 Despite its name, this is not really a "chat room," but rather a
listserv conducted via email. Before joining this listserv, recognize
that members receive a high volume of mail, sometimes as many as 300
messages a day."

The Fibro Page from She Who Watches and Waits
http://members.tripod.com/~Mamajaz/windancr/s-fibro.html 


An extensive list of links concerning Fibromyalgia may be found at: 
 Found Health
 http://www.foundhealth.com/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/F/Fibromyalgia/
The Google Fibromyalgia Directory 
http://directory.google.com/Top/Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Musculoskeletal_Disorders/Connective_Tissue/Fibromyalgia/Support_Groups/

 I hope this list of resources gives you a great start to finding
information and support groups concerning Fibromyalgia!

 umiat-ga 
 
Google Search
fibromyalgia information support groups

Very helpful.  Thank you very much!