What is National Fibromyalgia Awareness Day?
U.S. National Fibromyalgia Awareness Day on May 12 calls attention to fibromyalgia, which has plagued many people over the centuries. Fibromyalgia is a musculoskeletal disorder that causes chronic pain all over the body.
What Awareness Day is May 12?
May 12 is Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) International Awareness Day. On this important day, we recognize and support the millions of people who suffer from ME/CFS and other chronic immunological and neurologic diseases by raising awareness and providing education.
What is the new term for fibromyalgia?
Myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) is a serious, long-term illness that affects many body systems.
What color ribbon is for fibromyalgia?
To help raise awareness during this time, you can wear purple clothes or a purple ribbon to initiate a conversation about fibromyalgia, or even change your social media profile pictures to a purple ribbon.
Is there a charity for fibromyalgia?
Fibromyalgia Action is a registered charity administered by unpaid volunteers. The majority of volunteers are also fibromyalgia sufferers who work extremely hard, despite their condition, in order to forward the cause of fibromyalgia.
Why is May 12th important?
This Day in History: May 12 Aboard the semirigid airship Norge, Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen, American scientist Lincoln Ellsworth, and Italian engineer Umberto Nobile made the first undisputed flight over the North Pole on this day in 1926.
What is National Lupus Awareness Month?
May is Lupus Awareness Month! It’s an opportunity for the lupus community to join together across the country to raise funds and awareness of the physical, emotional and economic impact of lupus.
Is fibromyalgia a disability in Australia?
Fibromyalgia is a common, often overlooked, clinical syndrome in general practice. It can be associated with considerable disability, but this is likely to be minimised by early diagnosis and intervention. Patients with fibromyalgia often have other chronic conditions.
Is fibromyalgia considered a mental illness?
Fibromyalgia is a condition that causes widespread pain all over the body and tender points that are sensitive to the touch. It is not considered a mental illness, but many people with fibromyalgia also experience depression and/or anxiety.