The good news is that recent research and articles on fibromyalgia have finally started to validate the reality of this condition. When you finally hear that you have fibromyalgia, you may actually be relieved. After months and possibly years of probing, you have an explanation for the chronic pain, poor sleep, and the myriad other symptoms you may be experiencing. Now that you have a name for your symptoms, you can begin the process of trying to reverse the pain and fatigue, taking control of your health, and going on with your life.