Fibromyalgia Awareness Day 2014
May 12, 2014
For those with Fibromyalgia, it is with them every waking moment. They think about fibromyalgia as they get up in the morning, as they prepare meals, and as they function throughout the day.
For those with Fibromyalgia, it is with them every waking moment. They think about fibromyalgia as they get up in the morning, as they prepare meals, and as they function throughout the day. For fibromyalgia suffers, it’s not typically far from their awareness.
Why is awareness important?
Public awareness is necessary for a number of reasons. Here are just a few listed below:
- To set a precedence and give significance for this important diagnosis
- To advocate for and support the rights of those diagnosed with fibromyalgia
- To inform and educate those who are newly diagnosed with fibromyalgia
- To inform and educate caretakers of those diagnosed with fibromyalgia
- To create a unified definition of what fibromyalgia is (and what it isn’t)
- To educate the public as to the truths and myths of fibromyalgia
- To share hope and encouragements for new and exciting fibromyalgia treatment options
Why acknowledge fibromyalgia on May 12?
Since 1993, May 12th has been designated as an awareness day for Chronic Immunological and Neurological diseases that include fibromyalgia.
Why May 12th? It just happens to be Florence Nightingale’s birthday. She was an English Army nurse who contracted a lingering and painful disease that defied diagnosis – possibly fibromyalgia.
She was an inspiration to all as she pursued her passions to care for others, inspiring the International Red Cross and eventually founding the world’s first School of Nursing.
How can we make awareness count?
If you have Fibromyalgia: share your story and information – so other can learn and gain more understand of this complex condition.
If you don’t have Fibromyalgia: take a little time to learn more about this very real condition. If you know someone with Fibromyalgia, ask about their experience and how you can help.
Do you have Fibromyalgia?
Fibromyalgia symptoms include: all-over pain, depression/anxiety, and sleeping difficulties. It can be challenging to diagnose and treat – so it is important to see a doctor experience with fibromyalgia.
Learn more about Fibromyalgia:
http://www.riverhillsneuro.com/patient-library/fibromyalgia/