(AS) is a type of arthritis that mainly affects the spine, where the joints of the spine and the joints between the spine and pelvis become inflamed.
This new web site summarizes the latest research in ankylosing spondylitis
Aims to tell you something about the complaint and how it may affect your health and activity; how to look after yourself with AS.
Frozen Shoulder Syndrome is a very painful and debilitating condition of the shoulder characterized by pain and stiffness. It is a clinical diagnosis and is only very rarely the result of an underlying pathology. Fortunately once cured it almost never comes back on the same shoulder. It often comes on for seemingly no reason at all (primary) but may follow a trauma, shoulder surgery or breast re-construction (secondary.)
For People with Bladder and Bowel Problems, the professionals who provide services and people who want services to improve.
IBS Tales is a site for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) sufferers to tell their stories and read about the experiences of others. Symptoms of IBS include diarrhea, constipation, and stomach pain.
A bull's eye rash after a tick bite, is a classic symptom of Lyme disease, but not everyone gets it. What is also worrying is that other symptoms of Borreliosis/Lyme can be mistaken such as ME/CFS, e.g. painful joints and muscles, brain fog, memory problems, headaches, flu-like, neurological symptoms, stiff neck, numbness, tingling, extreme fatigue, fibromyalgia, sleep problems, neurally mediated hypotension, noise or light sensitivity and many more.
Temporomandibular joint and muscle disorders, commonly called "TMJ," are a group of conditions that cause pain and dysfunction in the jaw joint and the muscles that control jaw movement.
Founded in May of 1994, the TMJ Society of California (a 501c3 organization) is the leading voice of advocacy nationwide for those who suffer from the many faces of "TMD" - temporomandibular (joint) disorders.
CFS is Heart Failure Secondary to Mitochondrial Malfunction
The Butterfly Club is a place of support and friendship for those dignosed or waiting to be diagnosed with Lupus and related conditions. We welcome all new members.
Connective tissue proteins such as collagen give the body its intrinsic toughness. When they are differently formed, the results are mainly felt in the "moving parts" - the joints, muscles, tendons, ligaments - which are laxer and more fragile than is the case for most people. The result is joint laxity with hypermobility and with it comes vulnerability to the effects of injury.
Pain & the Hypermobility Syndrome
Beighton Score
Scientists believe they have pinpointed biological markers of chronic fatigue syndrome which could help develop a test and treatment for the condition.
Articles and links to related sites.
All about CFS - news, research, working to make CFS history.
Barking, Havering and Redbridge Hospitals NHS Trust
New Immune Cell Found To Be A Key To Inflammatory Diseases
Thyroid uk is a superb site. It has acurate valuable information for anyone who thinks they may have Thyroid or Adrenal problems.
Many of our members seem to have problems with writing and spelling. Is it dyslexia?
Helping People Understand Chronic Illness and Pain
GEMMS is a self-help group for people who suffer from Neurological conditions and associated illnesses affecting the Central Nervous System and their Carers based in Crawley, West Sussex, England.
Information relating to the Parliamentry Inquiry into CFS/ME, set up by Dr Gibson MP in December 2005
Sjögren's syndrome is an autoimmune disease in which the body's immune system mistakenly attacks its own moisture producing glands.
Teaching Advanced trigger point deactivation techniques to patients with myofascial pain, and to practitioners
Myofascial Release is a very effective hands-on technique that provides sustained pressure into myofascial restrictions to eliminate pain and restore motion.
Myofascial Release (Muscle - Fascia - Release) is used for the release of fascia which has become stuck, hardened and dehydrated. Restricted fascia and soft tissues lead to often undiagnosed pain, exhaustion and immune system dysfunctions.
Everything you might want to know about Rheumatoid Arthritis, whether it be drug and treatment related or associated with the emotional, social and economic problems surrounding chronic, long term disease.
Arthritis Care aims to make a positive difference to your life. From high quality information and support to empower you to take control of your arthritis, to campaigning for change.
This website is for anyone who wishes to know more about arthritis, the charity and how to help find the cure.
Sexuality is an integral part of being human. It is linked to our quality of life and self-identity. Yet, living with the pain, stiffness, fatigue, limited movement, decreased strength and depression associated with arthritis (and fibromyalgia) can reduce our ability for sexual expression and enjoyment.
The ICA is a vital and dynamic national organization offering information and support to IC patients and their families, educating the medical community about IC, and promoting research to find effective treatments and, ultimately, a cure for IC.
Brainfog is an online and offline community of people with ME/CFS from all walks of life and from all different parts of the globe .....
The Cystitis and Overactive Bladder Foundation provides information and support to sufferers of bladder problems, including Interstitial Cystitis, Bacterial Cystitis and Overactive Bladder. Please browse our site and see what information and support is available for you.
Your Total Health offers help with the problem of Overactive Bladder which is common to fibro sufferers.
The largest multidisciplinary international association in the field of pain. Founded in 1973, IASP is a non-profit professional organization dedicated to furthering research on pain and improving the care of patients with pain.
A united voice of hope and power over pain. Dedicated to the elimination of the undertreatment of pain. Imagine a world without pain! Offers information, HOPE, SUPPORT and GUIDANCE.
Partners Against Pain® is an alliance of patients, caregivers, and healthcare providers working together to alleviate unnecessary suffering by leading efforts to advance standards of pain care through education and advocacy.
Partners Against Pain's E-Newsletter connecting those who care.
Information and support for pain sufferers, those who care for them and about them.
Free Factsheet and leaflets to help you manage your pain.
Quarterly magazine
Listening-ear helpline - the chance to talk to another pain sufferer
The Canadian Pain Coalition is a Partnership of patient pain groups, health professionals who care for people in pain, and scientists studying better ways of treating pain. This partnership began in May 2002 as an initiative of the Canadian Pain Society, which remains an active partner.
This site gives the local news for Myalgic Encephalopathy (ME) & Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) sufferers and keeps up to date with all the research and interaction with the medical professionals.
Sub group of the above for local informal chat once a month.
M.E. Support is a friendly, informal ‘online community’
bringing awareness to chronic fatiguing illnesses.
This site deals with womens problems which are often a large part of Fibromyalgia
Objectives: 1. To educate health care professionals how to diagnosis and manage chronic pelvic pain, thereby changing the lives of patients worldwide.
2. To bring hope to men and women who suffer from chronic pelvic pain by significantly raising public awareness and impacting individual lives.
The initial management of chronic pelvic pain
Chronic pelvic pain refers to pain in the region between your hips, below your bellybutton. In order to be considered chronic, the pain must last for at least six months or longer.......
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Ankylosing spondylitis (AS)
AS Research
AS Information Booklet
Frozen Shoulder
Continence Foundation
Irritable Bowel Syndrome Tales
Lyme Disease
TMJ Disorders
Lupus Support Group
The Hypermobility Syndrome Association (HMSA) 
BBC News item on Chronic Fatigue
Chronic Fatigue Immune Disfunction Syndrome Association of America
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Service
Science Daily
Thyroid UK
The Invisible Disabilities Advocate
GEMMS
Sjögren's Syndrome Foundation
Myofascial Pain
Myofascial Release
Myofascial Release Clinic
National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society
Arthritis Care
Sex and Arthritis
Interstitial Cystitis Association of America
Brainfog
The Cystitis and Overactive Bladder Foundation
Overactive Bladder
International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP) 
American Pain Foundation
Partners Against Pain
Pain Advocacy Community
Pain Concern
Canadian Pain Coalition
Sussex ME/CFS Society
M.E. Support
National Vulvodynia Association
Pelvic Pain Society
Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists
Women's Health Organisation