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STUDY: Direct Medical Costs Are Double for Patients with Fibromyalgia

Following is an abstract from a published scientific article regarding medical costs associated with fibromyalgia and the impact of a brief multidisciplinary treatment program.  The four year medical cost statistics of fibromyalgia compared to control patients in the study group are staggering.  The total four-year medical costs for controls in the study were $7774 compared [...]

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All Wheels 4 Fibromyalgia rides again in Race Across the West – June 15, Oceanside, CA

The champion team, All Wheels 4 Fibromyalgia, will be hitting the road once again to raise funds and awareness for the National Fibromyalgia Association. This time, AW4F, which finished in first place in the 4-person mixed category and second place overall in last year’s Race Across America 3,000-mile competition, will be racing in Race Across [...]

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R&B Star Tony Terry to Perform at National Fibromyalgia Awareness Day

  R&B singer Tony Terry, will perform a special concert at the National Fibromyalgia Association’s (NFA) National Fibromyalgia Awareness Day on Saturday, May 15. Terry will perform during the “Lights of Hope” candle-lighting ceremony. Terry, whose wife Ronnie, has fibromyalgia, is the NFA’S new spokeperson.  He is hoping to bring awareness of fibromyalgia by telling his own story as a caregiver, husband and [...]

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In the News: Make Fibromyalgia Visible May 12

The National Fibromyalgia Association (NFA) is encouraging organizations worldwide to make fibromyalgia visible by increasing awareness and understanding during Fibromyalgia Awareness Day on May 12. Allsup, a nationwide provider of Social Security disability representation and Medicare services is offering free posters to support the observance and provide information on the syndrome that affects an estimated five million Americans… Allsup works [...]

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Mom with Fibromyalgia is Inspiration Behind New Theme Song Adopted by National Fibromyalgia Association

ANAHEIM, Calif — (26 April 2010) –” When your Italian mother tells you to write a song for her, you just do it!” Christian recording artist Pasquale Talarico laughs when he recalls how he came to write “Vigil Song” at the request of his mother, Phyllis almost a year ago. According to Pasquale, his mother wanted [...]

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Neurologist Victor Rosenfeld Discusses Sleep & Fibromyalgia

Earlier today, the NFA coordinated a Blog Talk Radio interview with Dr. Victor Rosenfeld, who is Board Certified in Neurology and Sleep Medicine and is the Medical Director for Sleepmed of Santa Barbara. He has published numerous medical articles on topics in Sleep Medicine and Sleep Electrophysiology. He is a frequent medical lecturer on a broad range of [...]

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NFA President Lynne Matallana Talks About Awareness Day

Lynne Matallana, president and founder of the National Fibromyalgia Association, spoke on Blog Talk Radio yesterday about how to “Make Fibromyalgia Visible,” the NFA’s theme for this year’s National Fibromyalgia Awareness Day, commemorated on May 12. Joining Lynne was Professor Jessie Jones, co-director of the Fibromyalgia Research and Education Center at California State University, Fullerton, which is also co-sponsoring National [...]

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Read About Fibromyalgia & Win Prizes!

Read about fibromyalgia and be automatically entered to win many great prizes, including the grand prize of a trip for two to Orange County, CA for the National Fibromyalgia Awareness Day Event.   By clicking through, you are automatically entered into the contest!  Winners will be selected randomly from all electronic tracking of magazine visits and will [...]

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Ask a Local Restaurant to Support National Fibromyalgia Awareness Day!

Many fibromyalgia activists want to play a role in National Fibromyalgia Awareness Day but may not be able to participate in a Walk of FAME.  But there are plenty of ways to be creative and help spread the “Make Fibromyalgia Visible” message in your own area! For instance, ask your favorite restaurant to offer a special deal on Fibromyalgia Awareness [...]

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Make Fibromyalgia Visible

The National Fibromyalgia Association (NFA) will commemorate National Fibromyalgia Awareness Day on Saturday, May 15 at California State University Fullerton (CSUF) with free day-long activities that include a Wellness Fair, educational seminars, 1K and 5K walk. In the evening, R&B singer and new NFA spokesperson, Tony Terry, whose wife has fibromyalgia, will perform a special concert during the closing [...]

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