{"id":17817,"date":"2025-06-09T09:32:38","date_gmt":"2025-06-09T15:32:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fibrocanada.ca\/?page_id=17817"},"modified":"2025-12-02T11:58:46","modified_gmt":"2025-12-02T16:58:46","slug":"fact-sheets","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.fibrocanada.ca\/en\/fact-sheets","title":{"rendered":"FACT Sheets"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"et_pb_section_0 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_flex_section\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_0 et_pb_row et_flex_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_0 et_pb_column et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et_flex_column_24_24 et_flex_column_24_24_tablet et_flex_column_24_24_phone et_flex_column_24_24_tabletWide et_flex_column_24_24_widescreen et_flex_column_24_24_ultraWide preset--module--divi-column--default\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_heading_0 et_pb_heading et_pb_module et_block_module preset--module--divi-heading--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_heading_container\"><h1 class=\"et_pb_module_header\"><h1>FACT Sheets<\/h1><\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_0 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module preset--module--divi-text--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>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.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_1 et_pb_text et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_module et_block_module preset--module--divi-text--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"><p>Fibromyalgia Assocation Canada creates fact sheets on various topics to assist both patients and health care professionals get quick information on important subject matter.<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_section_1 et_pb_section et_section_regular et_block_section\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row_1 et_pb_row et_pb_equal_columns et_pb_gutters2 et_block_row\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column_1 et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et-last-child et_block_column et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough preset--module--divi-column--default\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_blog_0 et_pb_blog et_pb_bg_layout_light et_pb_posts et_pb_module et_blog_grid_equal_height preset--module--divi-blog--default\"><div class=\"et_pb_ajax_pagination_container\"><div class=\"et_pb_blog_posts et_grid_module\"><article class=\"et_pb_post et_pb_post_id_17986 clearfix et_pb_blog_item_0_0 post-17986 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-education-highlights category-fact-sheet category-sociable tag-employee tag-fact-sheet pmpro-level-required pmpro-level-1 pmpro-no-access\"><div class=\"et_pb_image_container\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fibrocanada.ca\/en\/fact-sheet-fibromyalgia-guide-for-employees\" class=\"entry-featured-image-url\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fibrocanada.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/EN-7-Fact-Sheet-.png\" width=\"710\" height=\"200\" alt=\"If you\u2019ve 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\u2014pain, brain fog, fatigue\u2014your 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.\" class=\"\" \/><span data-icon=\"5\" class=\"et_overlay et_pb_inline_icon\"><\/span><\/a><\/div><h2 class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fibrocanada.ca\/en\/fact-sheet-fibromyalgia-guide-for-employees\">Fact Sheet &#8211; Fibromyalgia Guide for Employees<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"post-meta\"><\/p><div class=\"post-content\"><div class=\"post-content-inner\"><p>If you\u2019ve been diagnosed with  fibromyalgia, you understand the symptoms can have an impact<br \/>\non your ability to function at work. You may find that as your symptoms worsen\u2014pain, brain fog,<br \/>\nfatigue\u2014your 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<br \/>\nkeep working.<\/p>\n<p>As an employee, you might not know all the options available to you to support you while you continue to earn a<br \/>\nliving and pay your bills. Here is a list of ideas to help you keep the lights on.<\/p>\n<div class=\"pmpro\"><div class=\"pmpro_card pmpro_content_message et_pb_row\"><div class=\"pmpro_card_content\">This content requires membership to view. <br \/>Please <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fibrocanada.ca\/en\/membership-account\/membership-levels\">Join Now or sign in below.<\/a> <\/div><div class=\"pmpro_card_actions pmpro_font-medium\">Already a member? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fibrocanada.ca\/en\/login?redirect_to=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fibrocanada.ca%2Fen%2Ffact-sheet-fibromyalgia-guide-for-employees\">Log in here<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/article><article class=\"et_pb_post et_pb_post_id_17975 clearfix et_pb_blog_item_0_1 post-17975 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-education-highlights category-fact-sheet category-sociable tag-fact-sheet tag-medications pmpro-has-access\"><div class=\"et_pb_image_container\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fibrocanada.ca\/en\/fact-sheet-supporting-employees-with-fibromyalgia-a-guide-for-canadian-employers\" class=\"entry-featured-image-url\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fibrocanada.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Screenshot-2025-06-04-170015.png\" width=\"615\" height=\"210\" alt=\"Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition that causes widespread pain, fatigue, and cognitive difficulties (often called &quot;fibro fog&quot;). Symptoms vary from person to person and can fluctuate in severity. While invisible, fibromyalgia can impact an employee\u2019s ability to perform certain tasks. Many employees with fibromyalgia are high-performing and hardworking but may experience &quot;flare-ups&quot;\u2014periods when pain and fatigue significantly impact their ability to work. Employees with fibromyalgia may need accommodations occasionally, long term, or on an ongoing basis.\" class=\"\" \/><span data-icon=\"5\" class=\"et_overlay et_pb_inline_icon\"><\/span><\/a><\/div><h2 class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fibrocanada.ca\/en\/fact-sheet-supporting-employees-with-fibromyalgia-a-guide-for-canadian-employers\">Fact Sheet &#8211; Supporting Employees with Fibromyalgia: A Guide for Canadian Employers<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"post-meta\"><\/p><div class=\"post-content\"><div class=\"post-content-inner\"><p>Employers looking for ideas to accommodate their team members with fibromyalgia can download this helpful guide.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/article><article class=\"et_pb_post et_pb_post_id_17879 clearfix et_pb_blog_item_0_2 post-17879 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-education-highlights category-fact-sheet category-sociable tag-fact-sheet tag-medications pmpro-has-access\"><div class=\"et_pb_image_container\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fibrocanada.ca\/en\/fact-sheet-on-herbal-and-other-natural-products\" class=\"entry-featured-image-url\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fibrocanada.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/FACT-Sheet-Herbal-screenshot.png\" width=\"1126\" height=\"303\" alt=\"Fact Sheet on Herbal and Other Natural Products\" class=\"\" \/><span data-icon=\"5\" class=\"et_overlay et_pb_inline_icon\"><\/span><\/a><\/div><h2 class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fibrocanada.ca\/en\/fact-sheet-on-herbal-and-other-natural-products\">Fact Sheet on Herbal and Other Natural Products<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"post-meta\"><\/p><div class=\"post-content\"><div class=\"post-content-inner\"><p> 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).<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/article><article class=\"et_pb_post et_pb_post_id_16705 clearfix et_pb_blog_item_0_3 post-16705 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-education-highlights category-fact-sheet category-sociable tag-fact-sheet tag-medications pmpro-has-access\"><div class=\"et_pb_image_container\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fibrocanada.ca\/en\/fact-sheet-cymbalta-or-its-generic-duloxetine\" class=\"entry-featured-image-url\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fibrocanada.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Cymbalta-FI-EN.webp\" width=\"1200\" height=\"371\" alt=\"Learn about Cymbalta\u2122 (generic name Duloxetine) for use with fibromyalgia with our Fact Sheet.\" class=\"\" \/><span data-icon=\"5\" class=\"et_overlay et_pb_inline_icon\"><\/span><\/a><\/div><h2 class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fibrocanada.ca\/en\/fact-sheet-cymbalta-or-its-generic-duloxetine\">Fact Sheet &#8211; Cymbalta\u2122 or its Generic Duloxetine<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"post-meta\"><\/p><div class=\"post-content\"><div class=\"post-content-inner\"><p>Learn about Cymbalta\u2122 (generic name  Duloxetine) for use with fibromyalgia with our Fact Sheet. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/article><article class=\"et_pb_post et_pb_post_id_23528 clearfix et_pb_blog_item_0_4 post-23528 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-education-highlights category-fact-sheet category-sociable tag-fact-sheet tag-medications pmpro-has-access\"><div class=\"et_pb_image_container\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fibrocanada.ca\/en\/fact-sheet-low-dose-naltrexone\" class=\"entry-featured-image-url\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fibrocanada.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Low-Dose-Naltrexone.png\" width=\"1152\" height=\"411\" alt=\"Fact Sheet &#8211; Low Dose Naltrexone\" class=\"\" \/><span data-icon=\"5\" class=\"et_overlay et_pb_inline_icon\"><\/span><\/a><\/div><h2 class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fibrocanada.ca\/en\/fact-sheet-low-dose-naltrexone\">Fact Sheet &#8211; Low Dose Naltrexone<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"post-meta\"><\/p><div class=\"post-content\"><div class=\"post-content-inner\"><p>Low-Dose Naltrexone (LDN) is an emerging treatment option that has gained growing interest among researchers and clinicians working with people living with fibromyalgia.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/article><article class=\"et_pb_post et_pb_post_id_15481 clearfix et_pb_blog_item_0_5 post-15481 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-education-highlights category-fact-sheet category-sociable tag-fact-sheet tag-medications pmpro-has-access\"><div class=\"et_pb_image_container\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fibrocanada.ca\/en\/fact-sheet-traditional-medications-used-to-treat-fibromyalgia\" class=\"entry-featured-image-url\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fibrocanada.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Screenshot-2024-11-14-at-11.51.07\u202fAM.png\" width=\"792\" height=\"353\" alt=\"Fact Sheet &#8211; Traditional Medications Used to Treat Fibromyalgia\" class=\"\" \/><span data-icon=\"5\" class=\"et_overlay et_pb_inline_icon\"><\/span><\/a><\/div><h2 class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fibrocanada.ca\/en\/fact-sheet-traditional-medications-used-to-treat-fibromyalgia\">Fact Sheet &#8211; Traditional Medications Used to Treat Fibromyalgia<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"post-meta\"><\/p><div class=\"post-content\"><div class=\"post-content-inner\"><p>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<br \/>\nnon-prescription. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/article><article class=\"et_pb_post et_pb_post_id_14399 clearfix et_pb_blog_item_0_6 post-14399 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-fact-sheet category-sociable pmpro-has-access\"><div class=\"et_pb_image_container\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fibrocanada.ca\/en\/fibromyalgia-in-children-and-youth\" class=\"entry-featured-image-url\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fibrocanada.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/Screenshot-2025-06-16-at-3.38.24\u202fPM.png\" width=\"452\" height=\"167\" alt=\"Junior Fibromyalgia: 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.\" class=\"\" \/><span data-icon=\"5\" class=\"et_overlay et_pb_inline_icon\"><\/span><\/a><\/div><h2 class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fibrocanada.ca\/en\/fibromyalgia-in-children-and-youth\">Fact Sheet &#8211; Fibromyalgia in Children and Youth<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"post-meta\"><\/p><div class=\"post-content\"><div class=\"post-content-inner\"><p>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.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/article><article class=\"et_pb_post et_pb_post_id_6536 clearfix et_pb_blog_item_0_7 post-6536 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-fact-sheet pmpro-has-access\"><div class=\"et_pb_image_container\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fibrocanada.ca\/en\/for-patients-and-families\" class=\"entry-featured-image-url\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fibrocanada.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Screenshot-2025-06-16-at-3.40.13\u202fPM.png\" width=\"554\" height=\"355\" alt=\"What is fibromyalgia Fact Sheet for patients\" class=\"\" \/><span data-icon=\"5\" class=\"et_overlay et_pb_inline_icon\"><\/span><\/a><\/div><h2 class=\"entry-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fibrocanada.ca\/en\/for-patients-and-families\">Fact Sheet &#8211; for Patients and Families<\/a><\/h2><p class=\"post-meta\"><\/p><div class=\"post-content\"><div class=\"post-content-inner\"><p>This fact sheet on fibromyalgia offers clear, reliable information for patients and families. Learn about common symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment approaches to help manage daily challenges. Empower yourself or your loved one with practical tips and support for living well with fibromyalgia.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"et_pb_code_0 et_pb_code et_pb_module\"><div class=\"et_pb_code_inner\"><script>\n\tjQuery(document).on('ready ajaxComplete', function () {\n\t\t\/\/Replace read more link text\n\t\tjQuery(\".et_pb_post a.more-link\").html(function () {\n\t\t\treturn jQuery(this).html().replace('read more', 'See more');\n\t\t});\n\t}); \n<\/script><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>FACT Sheets provide clear, concise, and reliable information about fibromyalgia to help people with fibromyalgia, caregivers and healthcare professionals better understand fibromyalgia. 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