Online Q&A with Fibromyalgia Expert on May 1

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Fibromyalgia: A Chronic Pain Concern for Many

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May 1, 2008

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm ET

Fibromyalgia is a chronic pain illness characterized by widespread

musculoskeletal aches, pain and stiffness, soft tissue tenderness,

general fatigue, and sleep disturbances. It may affect 3-6 percent of

the U.S. population. Most sufferers are women. For decades, the pains

and concerns of fibromyalgia patients were dismissed by the medical

community, but awareness is quickly growing. Learn more about

fibromyalgia with B. Wood, M.D., a leading researcher working to

improve understanding and treatment of fibromyalgia.

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