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MCC Daily Tribune

National Fibromyalgia Awareness Day

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. Other symptoms also include fatigue, anxiety, migraines, irritable bowel syndrome, skin sensitivity, insomnia, numbness, stiffness, etc. People suffering from fibromyalgia either go undiagnosed for years or are misdiagnosed. Due to a lack of research and the difficulty in identifying the factors that cause the illness, many also believe that the disease is psychological and not real. Moreover, there is no permanent cure to relieve the sufferer.

HOW TO OBSERVE NATIONAL FIBROMYALGIA AWARENESS DAY

  1. Research about fibromyalgia
    Learn more about the disease by researching it. Look up its symptoms, potential causes, etc. By learning more about fibromyalgia, you will be better able to help those who suffer from it.

  2. Support the fibromyalgia community
    Volunteer at organizations dedicated to fibromyalgia sufferers. Support these people in their daily lives and treat them as you would any other person. Research studies show that fibromyalgia takes a major mental toll on patients, making them more likely to suffer from mental illnesses like depression and anxiety.

  3. Spread the word
    You can take part in local events that bring fibromyalgia to light. If no such event is happening in your area, organize one yourself and get conversations going about it.

5 FACTS ABOUT FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE THAT WILL BLOW YOUR MIND

  1. Named after a city
    Florence Nightingale’s parents named each of their children after the cities they were born in — thus, she was named after Florence in Italy where she was born.

  2. Natural talent in classifying
    Nightingale possessed the natural talent of classifying and documenting things from a young age and this led to her becoming a successful statistician.

  3. Revolutionizing nursing
    Florence Nightingale’s keen scientific observations and knowledge led to not only better healthcare services provided by nurses but also to lower death rates overall.

  4. Royal Red Cross medalist
    Queen Victoria honored Nightingale with the Royal Red Cross and she was one of the first people to ever be awarded this medal.

  5. Lady with the Lamp
    Florence Nightingale was nicknamed the ‘Lady with the Lamp’ because she would often go on night rounds to check up on patients in hospital wards.

WHY WE LOVE NATIONAL FIBROMYALGIA AWARENESS DAY

  1. It’s a celebration of medicine
    The 21st century has seen numerous medical advancements that have led to better and healthier lifestyles. These advancements have also led to lower death rates. Fibromyalgia and the factors around it still need quite a lot of research but significant leaps are being made in the diagnostic areas.

  2. It’s a celebration of unity
    In general, science has proved that patients tend to recover at a faster rate if they have support around them. Being there for fibromyalgia patients can help them feel better, at least in the short term.

  3. It’s a celebration of hope
    There will definitely be bad days but one can push through them because there will also always be good days. Hope provides the boost of energy that everyone needs on exhausting days. This day brings hope for better times.

National Fibromyalgia Awareness Day - National Today

Sarah Benedict
MCC Wellness Council
05/12/2023