Introduction

This section deals with medical aspects of Fibromyalgia.

Dr. D. A. Marshall, Consultant Rheumatologist and our Support Group's Honorary President, provided much of the information.

NB: Throughout this site, the following conventions are used:
FM - fibromyalgia or fibromyalgia syndrome
FMs - Fibromyalgia sufferers
FMS - is not used though it is a standard abbreviation for Fibromyalgia Syndrome