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Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia
CFS and fibromyalgia may significantly affect your quality of life. Learn about the symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and health-promoting changes you can make.
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CBD Oil for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: Is It Safe? Effective? Legal?
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The Many Faces of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
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Working Memory Impairment in Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
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Central Sensitization in Fibromyalgia and CFS
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Fibromyalgia & Your Period, Pregnancy, or Menopause
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Why and How to Track Fibromyalgia & ME/CFS Symptoms
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Why Fibromyalgia or ME/CFS May Worsen Period Pain
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Psychological Treatments for Fibromyalgia: A New Approach
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Acupuncture for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: Does It Work?
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Lysine for Fibromyalgia & Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
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The Potential Benefits of Omega-3 for Fibromyalgia & CFS
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Capsaicin for the Pain of Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
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Why Magnesium Is Good For You
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How Pilates Can Help Those Suffering From Fibromyalgia
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The Theory Behind What Acupuncture Is Like with Fibromyalgia & ME/CFS
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Does Yoga Help with Fibromyalgia? The Research Might Surprise You!
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Does Cupping Bring Relief for Fibromyalgia?
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Can B12 Help With Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome?
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A Type of Sugar to Treat Fibromyalgia & Chronic Fatigue Syndrome?
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How to Add Turmeric to Your Diet for Fibromyalgia and ME/CFS
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Does Melatonin Help With Fibromyalgia & ME/CFS Symptoms?
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Does NADH Help Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Parkinson's Disease?
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Do I Need a Folic Acid Supplement?
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Can Yoga Help With Chronic Fatigue Syndrome?
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Could Vitamin E and Protein Ease Fibromyalgia Symptoms?
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5-HTP for Fibromyalgia & Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
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SAM-e for Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
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How CoQ10 Helps Manage Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
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Is Taking Carnitine for Fibromyalgia & Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Safe?
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Theanine Has Lots of Benefits for Fibromyalgia & CFS Patients
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Massage, Rolfing, Reiki: Do They Work for Fibromyalgia and ME/CFS?
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Does Myofascial Release Work for Fibromyalgia?
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Mind-Body Treatments for Fibromyalgia
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Taking Amitriptyline for Fibromyalgia & Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
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Qigong for Fibromyalgia and ME/CFS: Does It Work?
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Do Epsom Salts Help Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome?
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Genetics of ME/CFS
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Can COVID-19 Cause Chronic Fatigue Syndrome?
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Who Gets Fibromyalgia?
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Does Fibromyalgia Come From Small Nerves in Your Skin?
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Discover If Fibromyalgia Is Hereditary
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Too Many Nerves Is a Possible Cause of Fibromyalgia
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The Root of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
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Explosive Synchronization: Could It Be Causing Your Fibromyalgia Pain?
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Exploring the Causes of Fibromyalgia
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Enteroviruses and the Possible Link to CFS
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Causes and Treatments of Primary or Secondary Fibromyalgia
Medically reviewed by Shaheen Lakhan, MD, PhD
Disease vs. Syndrome in Fibromyalgia and ME/CFS
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Where to Start When Newly Diagnosed With Fibromyalgia
Medically reviewed by David Ozeri, MD
Getting an MRI With Fibromyalgia or Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Medically reviewed by Scott Zashin, MD
Why Systemic Exertion Intolerance May Better Describe Chronic Fatigue
Medically reviewed by Tamar Brionez, MD
Doctor Won't Diagnose Fibromyalgia? See Why!
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Is It Called Myalgic Encephalomyelitis or Chronic Fatigue Syndrome?
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Why Is Chronic Fatigue Syndrome So Difficult to Diagnose?
Medically reviewed by Anita C. Chandrasekaran, MD, MPH