There are several support groups worldwide to help fibromyalgia patients cope with their symptoms. The network of support groups worldwide encourages participation of the fibromyalgia community.

Participation in support groups helps patients reach out to others with similar symptoms, challenges and problems and helps them foster an improved understanding of management including exercises and lifestyle adaptations and modifications.

Support groups as well as information and help can be found at:-

National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases

Phone Number(s): (877) 226-4267 or (301) 495-4484
Internet Address: http://www.niams.nih.gov

Arthritis Foundation

Phone Number: (800) 283-7800
Internet Address: http://www.arthritis.org

National Fibromyalgia Association

Phone Number: (714) 921-0150
Internet Address: www.fmaware.org

Fibromyalgia Network (US)

Website: www.fmnetnews.com

National Fibromyalgia Partnership, Inc.

Phone Number: (866) 725–4404
Internet Address: http://www.fmpartnership.org

The Fibromyalgia Association UK (FMA UK)

Phone Number: 01384 895002
Website – www.fmauk.org

Arthritis Research UK

Website: www.arthritisresearchuk.org

Fibromyalgia Support Network Inc. (Australia)

Website: http://www.fibromyalgiawesternaustralia.com/

Arthritis New Zealand

Website: http://www.arthritis.org.nz

Further Reading

• All Fibromyalgia Content
• What is Fibromyalgia?
• Fibromyalgia Explained
• What Causes Fibromyalgia?
• Fibromyalgia in Children

Written by

Dr. Ananya Mandal

Dr. Ananya Mandal is a doctor by profession, lecturer by vocation and a medical writer by passion. She specialized in Clinical Pharmacology after her bachelor's (MBBS). For her, health communication is not just writing complicated reviews for professionals but making medical knowledge understandable and available to the general public as well.