National
Organizations |
International Association for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/Myalgic Encephalonyelitis (IACFS/ME), is an organization of scientists, physicians and health professionals that promotes research and patient care, publishes a journal, and conducts scientific conferences. |
Solve ME/CFS Initiative (formerly CFIDS Association of America) is the leading organization focused on Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME), also known as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), working to make the desease understood, diagnosable, and treatable. |
National CFIDS Foundation, Inc. was founded by CFIDS activists. The goals of the Foundation are to fund research, expedite treatments, and inform patients through their web site and newsletter. |
National Fibromyalgia Partnership, Inc. (NFP) offers high quality, medically accurate information on fibromyalgia symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and research through their web site and a quarterly journal. |
Fibromyalgia
Network has
information about symptoms and diagnosis,
treatment and research news, and coping
strategies on their website. |
Choosing which path to follow to find
information and treatment can be a
confusing and frustrating experience.
A local support group is a good place
to start, but there are a number of
national nonprofit organizations
dedicated to helping persons with
chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia
and related disorders. Here are a few
that our members have found helpful. |
Central Virginia Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia Association, Inc. |