Invisibility By Ciardha

Fibromyalgia

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Fibromyalgia sufferers represent over two million people worldwide. It is one of the most misunderstood conditions due to its non-specific symptoms. As sufferers we need support in many ways especially from our friends and family. Never blame us for developing this conditions especially as it gets worse. No, it is not life-threatening but it is life-changing.


Treating FMS is also expensive as it not only costs money but manpower where the sufferer misses work frequently. Studies show treatments are more than USD$393.75/annually with an additional USD$2034/annually depending on severity.


Did you know there are many celebrities that have came out as having fibromyalgia?

"I wish to help raise awareness & connect people who have it," wrote Lady Gaga, (Stefani Germanotta) on Fibromyalgia.

Some other celebrities include;

  • Morgan Freeman
  • Mary McDonough
  • Janeane Garofalo
  • Sinéad O'Connor
  • Susan Flannery
  • Florence Nightingale
  • Rosie Hamlin and many more


    • Get more help from the following organizations:


    The United Kingdom

    1. Fibromyalgia Association UK: https://www.fmauk.org/
    2. Fibromates (North West Fibro Support Group) : https://www.facebook.com/fibromates/


      3. United States of America

      1. American Chronic Pain Association in California https://www.acpanow.com/
      2. National council on Disability in Washington, DC https://www.ncd.gov
      3. Fibromyalgia Coalition International Inc. in Kansas https://www.fibrocoalition.org
      4. National Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain Association in Utah https://www.fmcpaware.org Email- [email protected]
      5. FibroFitWarriors https://fibrofitwarriors.com/

        6. Australia

        1. MoreGoodDays https://www.moregooddays.com/
        2. Fibromyalgia Australia https://www.painaustralia.org.au
        3. Pain Australia https://www.painaustralia.org.au
        4. The Australia Prevention Partnership Centre https://www.preventioncentre.org.au


          5. Jamaica

          Jamaica Council for Persons with Disability https://jcpd.gov.jm/


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          Invisibility By CiardhaBy Kimberley Hepburn