For everyone new here or who just hasn't yet looked at this, there is some great info here on iV.
http://yourtotalhealth.ivillage.com/fibromyalgia-pain-disorders
Fibromyalgia & Pain Disorders Center
Pain can be classified as either acute (lasting for a brief time period) or chronic (lasting for at least six months) in duration. Fibromyalgia is a chronic pain disorder. Others include myositis, Behçet's Disease and myofascial pain syndrome. Acute pain may be a sign of polymyalgia rheumatica or temporal arteritis. Pain associated with diseases such as sarcoidosis varies.
Health Guides
* Fibromyalgia
* Myofascial Pain Syndrome
* Myositis
* Polymyalgia Rheumatica
* Sarcoidosis
Key Topics
* Fibromyalgia & Sleep
* Other Ways You Can Manage Fibromyalgia
* Fibromyalgia & Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
* Fibromyalgia: Dealing Day-to-Day
* Fibromyalgia: Key Q & A
* Fibromyalgia: Fast Facts
* Fibromyalgia (FM) Fact Sheet
Get Fibromyalgia Symptoms Under Control:
* Develop a treatment plan
* Get rid of stress
* Exercise can help
* Stop struggling with sleep
* Alternative therapies
In the News
* Retrovirus May Be at Root of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
* Brain Imaging Study Sheds Light on Fibromyalgia
* Addiction Drug May Help Ease Fibromyalgia
http://paintracker.tools.yourtotalhealth.com/
Tracking your pain is the first step to alleviating it. It helps you (and your doctor) see patterns. Use the iVillage Pain Tracker to record: how intense your pain is, where on your body you feel it, when it starts and how long it lasts. You can monitor it over a period of time and start to identify patterns, which ultimately can help you manage your pain.
