Tagged with: fibromyalgia Risk factors Today, fibromyalgia is a growing condition that is affecting more people. Approximately 5 million people are living with this condition. It is condition where people experience long-term, body-wide pain and tender points in joints, muscles, tendons, and other soft tissues. Fibromyalgia affects women more than men.
I recently had the opportunity to have lunch and good conversation with two individuals living with Fibromyalgia (among other conditions), but Fibro was their common thread. What struck me though, was how different their experiences were not only with Fibro itself, but even more so, how different their experiences with healthcare, and specifically healthcare professionals, were.
