support, encouragement, and education for a
better quality of life for those affected by fibromyalgia

Welcome! to the Utah Fibromyalgia Association web site. UFA is a free and non profit educational support group for fibromyalgia patients, their families, and friends.

We have been serving the Utah community since October of 2007. Our purpose is to offer encouragement and empowerment to people with fibromyalgia through education and association.  Monthly meetings on the second Saturday and Wednesday of each month cover different topics such as:

• current research
• how sleep affects symptoms
• alternative and complementary approaches
• fibromyalgia exercises and why
• how the fibromyalgia brain processes pain
• family dynamics
• symptom and pain management
• working with health care providers to build a team approach
• nutrition
• the chemical effect of stress on symptoms

At this site, you will find

• a calendar of upcoming UFA support group meetings and events
• Internet links to published FM educational information
• current research topics and abstracts

The Utah Fibromyalgia Association is affiliated with the National Fibromyalgia Association (www.fmaware.org) and the Leaders Against Pain Coalition.  Presented annually by the NFA, Leaders Against Pain is an international invitation-only training program developed for fibromyalgia advocates and support group leaders.

The Utah Fibromyalgia Association is an advocate for fibromyalgia in several ways, including:

• Raising awareness of professionally recognized continuing medical education for health care providers
• Encouraging researchers
• Developing community programs to support those affected by FM
• Increasing understanding and recognition of fibromyalgia as a central nervous system disorder
• Disseminating correct and current research information

We are dedicated to improving the lives of fibromyalgia patients, their families, and friends by contributing to caring, professional, and community relationships. Through continuing education, networking with support groups/advocates, and affiliation with professional organizations, the members of the Utah Fibromyalgia Association support group are part of a strong and collective voice. 

We promote public awareness and understanding to support FM patients, families, and friends in their search to find useful information and methods for improving their condition and coping with the difficulties associated with fibromyalgia.

Feel free to browse around this site. If you have comments or questions about our educational support group meetings, or simply need more information and want to contact us, please click on the contact button on any page within this site or send an e-mail to jan@nufibroconn.org.

Fibromyalgia affects everyone!

The information in this website is not a substitute for professional medical advice.

Please always consult with your physician on matters concerning your medical care and treatment.