Fibromyalgia is a mysterious condition. Causes remain unknown, but occurrence is linked to stressful or traumatic events, repetitive injuries, illness, and some diseases. It can also occur all on its own. This book provides essential information on Fibromyalgia, but also serves as a historical survey, by providing information on the controversies surrounding its possible causes, and first-person narratives by people coping with Fibromyalgia. Readers will learn from the words of patients, family members, or caregivers. The symptoms, treatments, and potential cures are explained in detail. Alternative treatments are also covered. Each essay is carefully edited and presented with an introduction, so that they are accessible for student researchers and readers.