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If you visit Facebook groups for fibromyalgia or chronic pain, you probably see posts from warriors who use kratom for pain relief. I read so much about it online and considered it a potential option. But then I came across a warning from the Federal Drug Administration (FDA) in the United States issued Nov. 14, 2017 he warning raises serious concerns about kratom and whether it is a safe alternative for relief of fibromyalgia symptoms.