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CONCLUSION FMS severity varies with the patient. Symptoms may wax and wane, but it can be as debilitating as rheumatoid arthritis in some patients. (13) Since pharmacotherapy is an important part of symptomatic treatment, pharmacists can be an extremely important resource and support for CFS and FMS patients. For information about these syndromes, contact: Fibromyalgia Network, P.O. Box 31750, Tucson, AZ 85751-1750 (800-853-29299, (www.fmnetnews.com); National Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia Association P.O. Box 18426, Kansas City, MO 64133; The Arthritis Foundation (www.arthritis.org); Sapient Health Network (www.shn.net); Oregon Fibromyalgia Foundation (www.myalgia.com); National Fibromyalgia Research Association (www.teleport.com/~nfra/), Center for Disease Control and Prevention (www.cdc.gov/ncidod/diseases/cfs/cfshome.htm). (7, 19) |