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   <title>About.com Fibromyalgia &amp; Chronic Fatigue: What's Hot Now</title>
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         <title><![CDATA[Top 10 Lifestyle Changes]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Work and disability issues are important when you're living with fibromyalgia or chronic fatigue syndrome. Learn your legal rights under the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), how to apply for Social Security benefits, and what other disability resources that may be available to you.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Understanding Fibromyalgia]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Have you tried to understand fibromyalgia but can't get past the medical jargon? Are you struggling to comprehend how a bizarre conglomeration of symptoms that come and go can all stem from one condition? Get a simple explanation of what's going on in the body of someone with fibromyalgia.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Neurotransmitters]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Learn the role of neurotransmitters in fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome.  What is a neurotransmitter and what does it do?  What neurotransmitter levels are out of balance in fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome?  Also find links to symptoms of and treatments for specific neurotransmitter imbalances.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Post-Exertional Malaise]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Get a definition of post-exertional malaise and find out what it means for people with chronic fatigue syndrome.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Massage &amp; Other Bodywork]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Find out whether massage and other bodywork such as Rolfing, Reiki and the Bowen Technique are effective as CFS and fibromyalgia treatments, and learn more about each method.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Norepinephrine Levels]]></title>
         <link>http://chronicfatigue.about.com/od/treatingfmscfs/a/norepinephrine.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Learn about the the role of norepinephrine in fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome, the symptoms of low norepinephrine, medications and natural treatments for relief of symptoms caused by dysregulation of norepinephrine in fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Understanding ME/CFS]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Understanding chronic fatigue syndrome is difficult. If someone in your life has this debilitating condition, you can help them a lot by understanding chronic fatigue syndrome better and relating to what they go through.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Role of Serotonin]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Learn the role of serotonin in fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome, symptoms of low serotonin and high serotonin levels, medical treatments and natural treatments for low serotonin levels in fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Dopamine Levels]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Learn about the role of dopamine in fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome, including symptoms of low dopamine levels, drugs for treating low dopamine levels, and dietary changes and supplements for regulating dopamine in fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Interstitial Cystitis]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome and interstitial cystitis (a painful bladder condition) frequently occur together.  Learn more about how the conditions interact and symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of interstitial cystitis.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Fibromyalgia and RLS]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Fibromyalgia and restless legs syndrome (RLS) often strike together. How do you know if you have RLS? How is RLS diagnosed and treated? Does RLS make fibromyalgia worse?  Find out here.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[FMS, ME/CFS &amp; IBS]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) frequently go together.  Learn about irritable bowel syndrome symptoms, possible causes and treatments.  Also learn how fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome and irritable bowel syndrome interact.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[FMS Impact Questionnaire]]></title>
         <link>http://chronicfatigue.about.com/od/whatisfibromyalgia/a/fiq.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[The Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire is frequently used by doctors and researchers to gauge the impact of fibromyalgia on patients' lives.  It has been evaluated for reliability and validity in the fibromyalgia population, making this a highly credible evaluation tool.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[FMS, ME/CFS &amp; TMJ]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Do you have fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome and jaw pain from temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJ)?  Learn what TMJ symptoms to watch for, how TMJ is treated and what you need to consider when you have fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome and TMJ together.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[ME/CFS Treatments]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[A lot of chronic fatigue syndrome treatments are available to you.  Get a look at the two most common approaches so you can make informed decisions about your chronic fatigue syndrome treatments.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[FMS &amp; Rheumatoid Arthritis]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Fibromyalgia and rheumatoid arthritis frequently go together.  Find out their similarities and differences, how to treat the conditions when you have both fibromyalgia and rheumatoid arthritis, and get resources to help you maintain functionality.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[FMS &amp; Costochondritis]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Fibromyalgia and costochondritis are pain conditions that frequently occur together.  Learn about costochondritis and how to treat it when you also have fibromyalgia.  ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Fibromyalgia &amp; Sleep Apnea]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Fibromyalgia and sleep apnea often go together, and sleep apnea can make fibromyalgia symptoms much worse.  Learn about the relationship between fibromyalgia and this sleep disorder, common symptoms, possible causes, treatments, and living with both conditions.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Vitamin D for FMS &amp; ME/CFS]]></title>
         <link>http://chronicfatigue.about.com/od/exercisenutrition/p/vitaminD.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Find out why vitamin D is one of the most frequently recommended supplements as a treatment for fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome, typical dosages, potential side effects and how to get more vitamin D through your diet.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[ADA]]></title>
         <link>http://chronicfatigue.about.com/od/copingatwork/a/ADA.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Learn about the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and how it applies to people with fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[10 Things that Can Help]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Living with fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome is hard, but sometimes little things can make a real difference when it comes to managing the symptoms of fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Warm-Water Exercise &amp; FMS]]></title>
         <link>http://chronicfatigue.about.com/od/treatingfmscfs/a/warmwaterFMS.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[What do studies show about warm-water exercise as part of a fibromyalgia treatment regimen?  Find out why warm-water exercise can help ease symptoms of fibromyalgia, how to get started, and how to find a warm-water pool in your community.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Tracking Symptoms]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Why should you keep a diary of your chronic fatigue syndrome or fibromyalgia symptoms?  How will it help with your diagnosis or treatment?  Get symptom diaries and learn how to use them.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[What is Fibromyalgia?]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[What is fibromyalgia syndrome? Get an overview of fibromyalgia symptoms, fibromyalgia history, fibromyalgia treatments and overlapping conditions of fibromyalgia.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Fibromyalgia Pain &amp; Clothes]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Get tips for taking the fibromyalgia pain out of wearing clothing, including what to look for in a waistband, what fabrics tend to cause the least fibromyalgia pain, and other tips that work for people with fibromyalgia.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[What Causes ME/CFS?]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Learn about the various suspected chronic fatigue syndrome causes, including viral infection, genetic fators, immune system abnormalities, hormonal and nervous system abnormalities, psychological factors, chemicals and environmental toxins.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Acupuncture for FMS &amp; ME/CFS]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Learn about acupuncture treatments for fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome, how acupuncture works, how to find a qualified acupuncturist in your area, and what to expect during acupuncture treatments for fibromyalgia.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Diagnosing Fibromyalgia]]></title>
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         <title><![CDATA[What is ME/CFS?]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Learn about chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS or ME/CFS), chronic fatigue syndrome symptoms, chronic fatigue syndrome treatments, and how doctors diagnose chronic fatigue syndrome.]]></description>
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