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Participate in a study that will benefit children with ME (FM) and CFS.

The Center for Community Research at DePaul University is running a study that could help establish a new system of diagnosing ME/CFS in children that would replace current, outdated diagnostic tools.

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We are looking for children and adolescents ages 10-17 and their parents/guardians to complete the DePaul Pediatric Health Questionnaire (DPHQ).

The DPHQ is a short questionnaire and will take about 30 minutes to complete

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Please contact us to receive a copy of the questionnaire and with any questions you may have Your time and voluntary assistance are needed and appreciated.

If you and your child are interested in volunteering, please contact: Nicole Porter, Ph.D. Email: nporter@depaul.edu Telephone: (773) 325-4923

Myth Busters - The Fibro Way!

Many uneducated people have perpetuated myths about Fibromyalgia that sway the thoughts of our friends, family and health care providers. We bust those myths!

Useful forms to help manage your healthcare.

Symptom Journal.
Document your symptoms, pain levels and more to have a useful document to present to your health care provider.

I.B.S. Journal
Track your symptoms, keep track of your attacks and your medications.

Prioritize your Day with our new Energy Conservation Journal.
Rate daily tasks in the order of importance and take charge of your daily energy levels.

Letter to a Spouse/Partner

May 12th. Fibromyalgia Awareness Day.

Real people demanding a cure. Being an advocate can be as easy as writing a letter or making a phone call.

Awareness Day Activities

FMS Community Health Store

A one stop shop for tried and true products such as massagers, heat packs and health related books.

"My Journey With Lyrica."

If you haven't already signed up for our free newsletter you missed the beginning of our new series called "My Journey With Lyrica." One of our board members is trying the drug touted as the next big thing in Fibromyalgia treatment and is keeping a journal of side effects and benefits of this new drug. To sign up for the newsletter go here.

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