The Rocky Mountain CFIDS / FMS Association is a Denver Colorado based non-profit organization for those affected by and treat Chronic Fatigue Immune Dysfunction Syndrome (CFIDS / CFS) and Fibromyalgia (FMS). Our mission is to promote and conduct activities which further education, support, awareness, advocacy and research for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia. Your help makes our work possible

Facts about CFIDS and Fibromyalgia?  CFIDS - Fibromyalgia 3-6 percent of the US population meet the definition for FMS     RMCFA e-news link Keep current on news, research and events by e-mail     » Subscribe NOW     CFS may affect as many as 4 million Americans - more than Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's, Lupus, Lung Cancer or Ovarian cancer Less than 20% of Americans with CFS have been diagnosed due to lack of education and awareness.  CFS and Fibromyalgia are as debilitating as Multiple Sclerosis, Lupus, Rheumatoid arthritis and other similar chronic conditions.   The lost annual economic impact of CFS is estimated to be more than 9.1 billion     Next Event: September 20 - 1 pm - Dr. Jutta Worwag National Jewish Health Heitler Hall - 1400 Jackson St./Denver More event information    Physician and Medical Provider Education & Awareness: CDC Toolkit: Fact Sheets for Healthcare Professionals - click here Medication/Pharma Chart and Treatment Resource - click here Treatment FYI: Controlling Pain - Benjamin Natelson, MD - click here Ten Discoveries about the Biology of CFS - Anthony Komaroff, MD - click here Making the Most of Your Doctor's Appointments - Dr. Lucinda Batemen - click here Educational DVD on Fibromyalgia - Watch It Online- click here List of Local Medical Providers

Recent News and Research  Science of CFS: Past, Present and Future- webinar w/S. Vernon - click here Muscle Pain in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) - click here FDA Approves Cymbalta (Duloxetine) for Fibromyalgia - click here Research Roundup - 3 fascinating studies - click here CFS being caused by a rare brain infection? - click here Study measured metabolic dysfunction of hippocampus in FM - click here Alternative (to) Exercise - click here CFS/Looking for a Breakthrough - CFIDS chronicle/winter 2008 - click here Wichita Study of Cortisol and Interleukin 6 - click here Conference to Examine Viral Infections in CFS - click here Special Series: The Biology of Sleep - click here Newly-recognized syndrome may exist in ME/CFS subset - click here Low magnesium & zinc associated w/FM pain, fatigue levels - click here A profile/survey of ME/CFS Patients - click here Study suggests ME/CFS subsets with different sleep patterns - click here   More News and Research