The month of May is recognized as Fibromyalgia Awareness month, with May 12th being the official Fibromyalgia Awareness Day. So what does all this awareness mean? And how is it really benefiting us? If you have been diagnosed longer than a few years, you most likely recognize the shift in the awareness and overall understanding of fibromyalgia. Yes, there are still uneducated nay-sayers out there, but the gap between reality and perception is definitely closing in and this is a very good thing. Awareness is key! So again, what does all this Fibromyalgia Awareness mean and how do we … [Read more...]
September is a Great Month for Awareness
It is estimated that more than 30 million people suffer daily from chronic pain, and and even more from chronic invisible illnesses. Fibromyalgia patients make up a good portion of those suffering, and we should be as interactive as possible with the many activities scheduled this month designed to improve chronic pain and bring awareness to invisible illness. From The American Pain Foundation: September provides a unique opportunity to highlight the work organizations and individuals do all year to improve pain treatment, raise awareness, dispel tragic myths and spark much needed change in … [Read more...]