National Fibromyalgia Association AMICA Award
In April of 2017, the National Fibromyalgia Association (NFA) Board voted to honor Mary P. Harper, the retiring president of the Fibromyalgia Association of Houston, with the NFA AMICA Award (the NFA's Friendship and Good Works Award). [...]
How to Start an FM Support Group
Interview with Mary Harper Mary P. Harper Running a successful support group is no easy task, which is why we have contacted Mary P. Harper, the retiring president of the Fibromyalgia Association of Houston Inc., a nonprofit [...]
Do You Feel Like a “Health Hostage”™ Kidnapped by the “Chronic Illness Thief?”™
By Nancy Gordon, LCSW Imprisoned in my body—that is exactly how I felt for too many years after a car accident. As I struggled with the shattering impact of fibromyalgia and a mild traumatic brain injury, I dubbed myself a [...]
Think Your Doctor Ruled Out Lyme Disease? Probably Not!
By Donna Gregory Burch If your doctor did a thorough job, he or she probably tested you for Lyme disease before finally diagnosing you with fibromyalgia. You likely received a negative test result and thought that you’d ruled out [...]
Working with Community Leaders, advocacy
By Sharon Waldrop How can I make a difference? This is what I wanted to know after being diagnosed with FM at the age of 24. I felt deeply wronged by this illness. After learning all I could about [...]
New Research – Pain Relief from Vitamin D
New research finds achieving healthy vitamin D levels helps relieve symptoms of chronic widespread pain by Amber Tovey A recent study published in the International Journal of Rheumatic Diseases discovered that vitamin D replacement therapy improved musculoskeletal symptoms, depression and [...]
New Diagnosed Patients
Newly Diagnosed Patients Robert Bennett, MD Fibromyalgia (fi-bro-my-AL-ja) is a very common condition of widespread muscular pain and fatigue. Seven to ten million Americans suffer from fibromyalgia (FM). It affects women much more than men in an approximate ratio [...]
Anything is Possible
My life had become a practice of patience. I would tell myself, “ I can stand this pain for two more months,” and I would imagine that during that time I would find the reason for my pain and [...]
The Beginning of My Pain Story
Pain: Will change your life. You will become stronger than you ever imagined. Your heart will expand with compassion. You will find true friends who will be your support. Your priorities will focus on life’s real purpose. Your new world will [...]
