About Women's Health: Do You Feel Fatigued and in Pain?

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Women's Health While the conditions do affect some men, up to 90% of chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia sufferers are women. Doctors aren't quite sure why, but suspect that hormonal differences, among other factors, may play a role. What is Fibromyalgia, Anyway? It may seem like a simple question, but the answer is actually pretty complicated. In basic terms, it's a chronic condition that causes intense pain all over the body, along with many other symptoms. What is Chronic Fatigue Syndrome? See More About:  fibromyalgia symptoms  treating fibromyalgia  living with fibromyalgia Getting a Diagnosis Diagnosing chronic fatigue or fibromyalgia can be tough. There isn't a simple blood test to check for them, and the symptoms associated with the conditions can also appear in many other diseases. As such, expect a lot of trial and error as your doctor tries to rule out other causes. See More About:  diagnosing fibromyalgia  diagnosing chronic fatigue syndrome  fibromyalgia symptoms Your Treatment Options Treating your symptoms will likely take a multi-pronged approach, incorporating things like medication, supplements, dietary changes, exercise, and more. See More About:  treating fibromyalgia  treating chronic fatigue syndrome  fibromyalgia drugs 10 Important Lifestyle Changes Once you start identifying aspects of your life that may be contributing to your symptoms, you can start making positive changes. There's no one-size-fits-all approach, so you'll have to try things to see what works for you. See More About:  living with fibromyalgia  living with chronic fatigue syndrome  managing symptoms Women's Health Ads Health Treatment Women 'S Health Fibromyalgia Pain Womans Health Mental Health Featured Articles Temperature Sensitivity Brain Fog Light & Noise Sensitivity 7 Types of Fibromyalgia Pain Is There a Link with IBS? How Depression is Connected   More from About.com Financial Emergencies An unexpected change in your financial situation can be incredibly stressful. Here's how to cope. More> Retirement Planning Learn the top five things you need to do in order to start building a retirement nest egg. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Women's Health newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2012 About.com   Advertisement