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calebsmom22
calebsmom22
Hi all, I'm having some trouble with people who think FMS is all in your head. Do you have any good articles, short and sweet, that discuss the studies, etc. proving it's real? I'd really like to just have these in my arsenal for when I come up against and idiot. :) Thanks in advance.
PeaceN2You
PeaceN2You
The National FIbromyalgia and Chronic Pain Association has tons of articles and info on current research.

http://www.fmcpaware.org/
Fantod
Fantod
You can also tell those idiots that Fibromyalgia is recognized by the Centers for Disease Control, the National Arthitis Foundation and the World Health Organization. Take care.
Emily710
Emily710
Also, ask them what makes them think so. Because they cannot see it? Well, can they see a headache? Or, do they think you are that creative and fanciful?

Better still, don't bother with them!
LeoX3
LeoX3
I tend to say, "Then I guess all 8 of my doctors are wrong, they'll be glad to hear a real diagnosis from an expert." (Well, I'm down to 5 docs, but whatever.) It's a beyotch one, but it is all that shut up m y ditzoid SIL and if it shuts her up? You know it works, LOL!
k83317
k83317
I try not to spend much time trying to change anyone's mind.......it's not worth the energy that I don't have.

Good luck.
calebsmom22
calebsmom22
While I understand the last comment, I can't not deal with the school and my employers, to start.
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deleted_user
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