What's FM

Fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia (FM) is a disorder of unknown etiology characterized by widespread pain, abnormal pain processing, sleep disturbance, fatigue and often psychological distress.

http://www.cdc.gov/arthritis/basics/fibromyalgia.htm

SSDI

Social Security guidance on how to "develop evidence to establish that a person has a medically determinable impairment (MDI) of fibromyalgia (FM), and how we evaluate FM in disability claims and continuing disability reviews."

http://www.socialsecurity.gov/OP_Home/rulings/di/01/SSR2012-02-di-01.html

Here is a bootleg copy of a printable version of the Social Security Ruling (SSR).

SSR 12-2p.pdf

FM RESOURCES

Comprehensive guide listing doctors, lawyers, and medication.

http://fmcfsme.com/index.php

Connect with other Fibromyalgia patients and find out about various treatments.

http://www.patientslikeme.com/conditions/8-fibromyalgia