Professional association of clinicians and researchers. Meet yearly to discuss new thoughts, treatments, etc. Great medical and research information on CFIDS/ME.

Extensive information and links on CFIDS, disability, advocacy, youth with CFIDS, research, media coverage, etc. Also available: 800.442.3437 (voice mail, message line), 704.365.2343 (resource line, real people).

The CFIDS Association
P.O. Box 220398
Charlotte, N.C. 28222-0398

FMS, CFIDS, GWS, MCS, MPS,  information and links.  A wide-range of information by many who have had these illnesses for quite some time.

The name "Co-Cure" stands for "Co-operate and Communicate for a Cure." Extensive information and links on CFIDS and FMS. This site has a "Good Doctor List", a support group search, an outstanding email news service, posts are archived and searchable, disability discussion list, list of discussion groups/chat rooms/bulletin boards.

FibroHugs' is a place where people with Fibromyalgia (a.k.a. - Fibromites) can find understanding, knowledge, and support in their daily battle with this painful disease. They try to help all understand the effects of this illness. You can also create your own "MyFibroSite.com" site (for free) here.

Great site and the Fibromyalgia Network also publishes an outstanding quarterly newsletter that provides patients and health care providers with the latest information on FMS and CFIDS. Call 1.800.853.2929 to subscribe.

A great source of both FM and CFIDS information from doctor lists and support groups to an online community and a great resource for the latest articles and abstracts.

Nutritional supplements are sold here also with part of every sale going towards funding research. ProHealth also offers a mailing list from this site.

This ME/FMS ADVOCACY AND RESEARCH FORUM for those sufferers who wish to learn more about these two issues. 

Good site! By men, for men! Helpful information and a place for men to turn to other men for help.

Another excellent site for men by men but not exclusively for men only! An informative and helpful site. It also offers software directed specifically at symptom-tracking. Looks good; offers a free trial version - will let you know!

CFIDS information and limited links.

Dysautonomia - dysfunction of the autonomic nervous system (ans malfunction). An informative and helpful site. Lots of useful reources

FMS information and links. 

Another excellent site with FMS information and links. They also have a very cool maroon/purple & pink wristband available as of Spring 2005.

Researchers say it's hard to find patients for their studies; recruiting costs them too much time and money, making some studies prohibitively expensive or impossible. By registering in the central database you make it easy for research to happen, to make more out of the dollars being spent. Researchers will receive your answers to their questions but will never have access to your contact information, including your email address.

Patient Alliance for Neuroendocrineimmune Disorders Organization for Research and Advocacy. Their goals are to raise awareness, provide support and educational resources, establish partnerships, support research, encourage the creation of empowerment groups, and organize conferences.

These goals assist patients with Neuroendocrineimmune Disorders and their families lead productive and fulfilling lives.

Their mission is to educate and support those with CFS or Myalgic Encephalopathy (ME), Fibromyalgia, and other Chronic Diseases. They strive to be a credible and effective resource to empower the citizens of San Diego with Chronic Diseases and to improve their lives through education, advocacy, communication networks (newsletters, teams, & website), and community participation.

Non-members are always welcome at their monthly meetings. There are NO membership dues. Welcome to our story. A San Diego work-in-progress.

Spondylitis (pronounced spon-d-lie-tiss) is the name given to a group of chronic or long lasting diseases also called Spondyloarthritis or Spondyloarthopathy (spon-d-low-are-throp-ah-thee). These are forms of inflammatory arthritis that primarily affect the spine, although other joints and organs can be involved. Spondylitis, unlike many other rheumatic conditions, affects young adults. Prominent researchers have stated that AS affects at least 1 in every 200 adults (approximately 0.5%) making it as common as rheumatoid arthritis.

Lots of great information here and a medical dictionary too!