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Have you been diagnosed with fibromyalgia? Maybe you want to know more about fibromyalgia causes, trigger points, and depression. Knowledge is power when it comes to any chronic illness.

Basics

Think you might have fibromyalgia? Learn more about fibromyalgia with its chronic muscle pain, fatigue, sleep disturbances, and tender points. Read about standard and alternative treatments for fibromyalgia.

Causes

Learn more about what causes the pain, stiffness, and fatigue of fibromyalgia, including the link to genetics, stress, injuries, and hormones.

Does fibromyalgia cause depression? Or does depression lead to fibromyalgia? Discover the connection between fibromyalgia and depression and find out if you or a loved one is at risk.

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Show or hide information about video: Trigger Point Therapy for Chronic Pain

  Trigger Point Therapy for Chronic Pain

Some physicians are prescribing trigger point therapy for chronic pain patients. It's an established technique that few people know about.

Watch Video: Trigger Point Therapy for Chronic Pain

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