FACT Sheets
FACT Sheets provide clear, concise, and reliable information about fibromyalgia to help people with fibromyalgia, caregivers and healthcare professionals better understand fibromyalgia. These resources cover a wide range of topics and are designed to support informed decision-making and improve quality of life.
Fibromyalgia Assocation Canada creates fact sheets on various topics to assist both patients and health care professionals get quick information on important subject matter.
These Fact Sheets are researched and contributed to by professionals and can be downloaded by clicking on the image and visiting the download page for the sheet.
Fact Sheet – Pregabalin
Fact sheet – Pregabalin (commonly known by the brand name Lyrica) is a medication used to help manage fibromyalgia symptoms. It may help reduce pain and improve sleep, although its effectiveness and side effects vary from person to person.
Fact Sheet – Amitriptyline
Fact sheet – Amitriptyline (commonly known by the brand name Elavil) is a medication used off-label to help manage fibromyalgia symptoms. It is prescribed at low doses and may help improve sleep quality and reduce pain.
Fact Sheet – Fibromyalgia
Fact Sheet – Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition characterized by four hallmark symptoms: widespread pain, fatigue, sleep disturbances, and cognitive difficulties (“fibro fog”). Many people also experience other symptoms or co-occurring conditions. Symptoms and their severity vary from person to person and may change from day to day.
Fact Sheet – Fibromyalgia Guide for Employees
If you’ve been diagnosed with fibromyalgia, you understand the symptoms can have an impact
on your ability to function at work. You may find that as your symptoms worsen—pain, brain fog,
fatigue—your work performance starts to suffer. This could lead to more mistakes or difficulty keeping up with tasks. Because of this, you may need time off or accommodations in order to
keep working.
As an employee, you might not know all the options available to you to support you while you continue to earn a
living and pay your bills. Here is a list of ideas to help you keep the lights on.
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Fact Sheet – Supporting Employees with Fibromyalgia: A Guide for Canadian Employers
Employers looking for ideas to accommodate their team members with fibromyalgia can download this helpful guide.
Fact Sheet on Herbal and Other Natural Products
In Canada, products such as herbal remedies, vitamins, minerals, homeopathic medicines, traditional medicines (like traditional Chinese and Ayurvedic medicines), probiotics, and other items like amino acids and essential fatty acids are categorized as natural health products (NHPs).
Fact Sheet – Cymbalta™ or its Generic Duloxetine
Learn about Cymbalta™ (generic name Duloxetine) for use with fibromyalgia with our Fact Sheet.
Fact Sheet – Low Dose Naltrexone
Low-Dose Naltrexone (LDN) is an emerging treatment option that has gained growing interest among researchers and clinicians working with people living with fibromyalgia.
Fact Sheet – Traditional Medications Used to Treat Fibromyalgia
All new drugs are reviewed by Health Canada before they appear on the market in Canada. They are assessed for their safety, efficacy and quality. Drug products are available by prescription or
non-prescription.
Fact Sheet – Gabapentin
FACT SHEET – Gabapentin is a medication sometimes used off-label to help manage fibromyalgia symptoms. It may help reduce pain and improve sleep for some people, although evidence supporting its effectiveness for fibromyalgia is limited.
Fact Sheet – Fibromyalgia in Children and Youth
Get the facts about fibromyalgia in children and youth with this informative fact sheet. Learn how fibromyalgia affects young people, including common symptoms, diagnosis challenges, and treatment options. This resource supports families, educators, and healthcare providers in understanding and managing pediatric fibromyalgia.
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