INVISIBLE DISABILITIES #1: Fibromyalgia

As part of our attempt to raise awareness about all invisible conditions we're starting off with Fibromyalgia...

So what is Fibromyalgia?

Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition of widespread pain and profound fatigue. The pain tends to be felt as diffuse aching or burning, often described as head to toe. It may be worse at some times than at others. It may also change location, usually becoming more severe in parts of the body that are used most.

The fatigue ranges from feeling tired, to the exhaustion of a flu-like illness. It may come and go and people can suddenly feel drained of all energy – as if someone just “pulled the plug”.

The name fibromyalgia is made up from “fibro” for fibrous tissues such as tendons and ligaments; “my” indicating muscles; and “algia” meaning pain. - taken from Fibromyalgia Association UK

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A video created to help raise awareness about Fibromyalgia:

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Mission Statement: The National Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain Association unites patients, policy makers, and medical and scientific communities to transform lives through visionary support, advocacy, research and education to develop affordable and accessible treatments and cures for fibromyalgia and chronic pain illnesses.  - NFMCPA 

Local Support Groups in USA and across Other Continents. 

If you're interested in helping to raise awareness about Fibromyalgia then click this link to find out how you can get involved in awareness day events near you, wherever you are in the world! If you're situated in the USA click here to find events in your State!

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Finally, if you'd like to know more information about Fibromyalgia please see our previous blog post about Fibromyalgia Awareness Day 2013!