New York Fibromyalgia Association

Feel free to contact us by email at: nyfsg@yahoo.com


New York Fibromyalgia Association:

Kris Corleone, Founder
John Tortorella, Co-partner
Victoria Tortorella, Co-partner


Support Group Info:

When: 2nd Tuesday of each month

Time: 7-9pm

Location: 2900 West 8th Street, Luna Park Community Center - Library, 1st Floor, Brooklyn, New York 11224


**Email us to RSVP


Directions:

Train - Q, N or D (West 8th train station stop)


Driving - We are located between Surf Avenue and Neptune Ave. Almost across from the 60 Precinct.


What is Fibromyalgia?

Fibromyalgia (pronounced fy-bro-my-AL-ja) is a common and complex chronic pain disorder that affects people physically, mentally and socially. Fibromyalgia is a syndrome rather than a disease. Unlike a disease, which is a medical condition with a specific cause or causes and recognizable signs and symptoms, a syndrome is a collection of signs, symptoms, and medical problems that tend to occur together but are not related to a specific, identifiable cause.

Fibromyalgia, which has also been referred to as fibromyalgia syndrome, fibromyositis and fibrositis, is characterized by chronic widespread pain, multiple tender points, abnormal pain processing, sleep disturbances, fatigue and often psychological distress. For those with severe symptoms, fibromyalgia can be extremely debilitating and interfere with basic daily activities.

Whether you have been diagnosed with fibromyalgia or suffer from its symptoms, or have a family member or friend with the disorder, this section is designed to provide you with a better understanding of this chronic pain disorder that affects millions of people worldwide.

Source: http://www.fmaware.org/site/PageServer?pagename=fibromyalgia