Self Advocacy and Fibromyalgia

Tools to help You manage Your Fibro symptoms

Useful Sites

Patients like me -76,107 members in this online community. Lists common FM symptoms and medication effectiveness

Pain Exhibit Organization - online visual arts exhibit giving a voice to the many who suffer in silence.
Headache posters with explanations
Headache Apps reviewed Aug 2016
As many of us know, migraines are a significant concern in primary care with an estimated 8% of Canadians known to be suffering from migraines. However, that is likely an underestimate as many patients do not seek medical treatment for their symptoms. Even for those who are diagnosed, migraines can often be a challenge to primary care providers to deliver adequate relief of symptoms, leading to significant impact on work, sleep and quality of life.

Insomnia Apps Reviewed Oct 2016
Insomnia is a common problem encountered in family medicine that causes significant morbidity for patients. A survey of Canadian adults found that 40.2% met at least one symptom of insomnia,13.4% met all criteria and 13% had consulted a healthcare provider for sleep difficulties at least once in their lifetime. Patients with insomnia have daytime fatigue, increased physical discomfort and increased psychological distress.

FMS Guidelines:

*Have not been widely accepted among Treatment professionals and patient groups.

The following videos were created by Chronic Pain Service at the Toronto Rehab University Health Network