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Coping, Support & Work Issues for Fibromyalgia & ME/CFS

People with fibromyalgia and/or chronic fatigue syndrome can cope with the conditions and manage them in a variety of ways, including life-style changes, support systems, making changes at work or even leaving a job. Applying for disability with these conditions poses special problems as well.
Coping with Fibromyalgia & Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Get information on coping with fibromyalgia, including life-style and nutritional changes and coping emotionally.
Ouch! It Hurts to Wear Clothes!
Get tips for taking the pain out of wearing clothes when you have fibromyalgia, including what to look for in a waistband, what fabrics tend to cause the least pain, and other tips that work for other people with fibromyalgia.
My Plea to the 2008 Presidential Candidates
Read a plea to the 2008 Presidential candidates on behalf of everyone with fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome. Also find links where you can send your own message to the Presidential candidates about how they can help the millions of people with fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome.
Principles of Healing in Fibromyalgia & ME/CFS
Learn how to view your illness and your life in order to help yourself feel better.
Reduce Stress for Better Health
Five tips for preventing stress in your life to help you better manage your symptoms and overall health.
Tips on Living with Fibromyalgia
Get expert tips on coping with the day-to-day symptoms of fibromyalgia, from nighttime discomfort to clogged hair follicles.
Fibromyalgia & Surgery: How to Reduce the Pain & What to Expect
FMS can make post-surgical pain a lot worse. Find out what steps you can take to reduce the pain and what you can expect for your recovery.
Preparing for Surgery with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Learn what special considerations you may need to take into account when facing surgery with chronic fatigue syndrome.

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