The Fibromyalgia Information Foundation was started in 1995 (under the name of Oregon Fibromyalgia Foundation) by Prof. Robert Bennett and Dr. Sharon Clark and their colleagues from Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) in Portland, Oregon. The foundation maintains an absence of bias by never accepting commercial endorsements or advertisements.

Mission Statement

The Fibromyalgia Information Foundation (FIF) is a not-for-profit foundation, registered in the State of Oregon, whose directors are University Researchers engaged in the day-to-day management of fibromyalgia patients.

We are actively involved in research projects to further understand the cause of fibromyalgia symptoms and develop effective treatments.

The major aim of FIF is to increase the public's understanding of fibromyalgia by providing information that is based on scientifically validated research studies.

We also recruit and train the next generation of fibromyalgia researchers. To these ends, we provide educational and self-help tools via relevant postings, internet links, books, articles, video media, conferences, and our speakers bureau.

The Oregon Fibromyalgia Foundation is an all volunteer organization with no full-time staff, and cannot answer questions about specific treatments, diagnoses, or symptoms.

We hope you find the information on our website helpful in your quest to improve your knowledge about fibromyalgia.