May 12 is National Fibromyalgia Awareness Day for drawing attention towards fibromyalgia.
Quote: "Sometimes all that you need is someone sitting next to you!"
What is Fibromyalgia?
It is a musculoskeletal disorder that makes a person suffering from chronic pain in the entire body.
What Are the Symptoms of Fibromyalgia?
They are as follows:
- Headache
- Memory related issues
- Problems in concentration
- Higher level of hot or cold sensitivity
- Anxiety
- Migraines
- Fatigue
- Skin sensitivity
- Irritable bowel syndrome
- Numbness
- Stiffness
- Insomnia.
There is no specific or probable duration of suffering from the disease.
The fibromyalgia symptoms will disappear in hours, days, or months, we cannot predict this. Many patients suffer from the condition for even years.
Surprisingly, the symptoms of fibromyalgia are not at all found in some sufferers.
What about the Cure or Treatment of Fibromyalgia?.
Researchers and scientists are still in search of its permanent cure. We still do not have a specific treatment for getting rid of it fully. However, if timely diagnosed and treated, Its sufferer can be relieved from the pain.
The treatment may involve the following aspects:
- Therapy
- Medication
- Significant changes in the daily lifestyle.
Preview
Date of National Fibromyalgia Awareness Day Observance
12th of May.
History of National Fibromyalgia Awareness Day
Nomenclature of the Disorder
In 1981, scientific researcher Mohammad Yunus proposed a new term for the word ‘fibrositis’. Here we got ‘fibromyalgia’ is the name of the disorder.
Definition of Fibromyalgia
In 1990, the Multicentre Criteria Committee of the American College of Rheumatology defined fibromyalgia. It was the first time when the disorder was introduced as a musculoskeletal disease.
Florence Nightingale Researched and Studied
In 1992, the day was established in honor of Florence Nightingale on her birthday.
She was a British social reformer who came into the light for her services as a manager and trainer of nurses during the Crimean war in Constantinople.
She is also famous as the founder of modern nursing.
Years after she rested in peace, some scholars who studied about her and her life, they claimed about her suffering from fibromyalgia.
The Commemoration: National Fibromyalgia Association Founded
After suffering from the disease for about 30 years, Lynne Matallana decided to aware people of the disorder and help them in dealing with it.
For fulfilling the aim of life, she laid the foundation of the National Fibromyalgia Association.
Establishment of National Fibromyalgia Awareness Day
In 1998, the National Fibromyalgia Association officially announced the existence of the day.
‘No’ to Tender Point Testing
In 2010, the provisional diagnostic criteria got approval by the American College of Rheumatology. It resulted in the elimination of the 1990’s tender for the testing system.
Diagnosis of Fibromyalgia
In 2020, the diagnostic tests for accurate fibromyalgia took an entry. The blood test categories, application, and certification also came into the scene.
National Fibromyalgia Awareness Day Celebration Ideas
Know about Fibromyalgia: The Only Key to Deal!
It is not a commonly known disease that we talk about every so often.
Not only the medical researchers but we also need to research fibromyalgia more so that we can help the sufferers.
By researching, we can learn about fibromyalgia’s potential causes, symptoms, and diagnosis-related aspects.
SupportFibromyalgia Sufferers: Know How!
Research studies show that patients with fibromyalgia suffer from the mental toll the most.
You can associate yourself with an organization dedicated to the fibromyalgia community and help the sufferers in their daily activities.
Ensure that they do not live in an environment that enhances the level of their anxiety or depression.
Treat them well and as normal as you would with anyone else so that they do not get the vibe of a patient.
Be a Part of Awareness Workshop or Conversations
Get as much information as you can and spread it among as many people as you can.
Google about the events that aim to sensitize people about fibromyalgia.
Try to arrange an awareness event or workshop in your nearby area so that people learn from it and spread the word by talking about it.
Why is National Fibromyalgia Awareness Day Celebrated?
It Unveils
We cannot fight against disease until we do not know about it. The lack of information and awareness is the prime cause that such a disease overpowers.
Marking the day like National Fibromyalgia Awareness Day enhances our knowledge about the causes, symptoms, and diagnosis of fibromyalgia.
It a disease that we do not know much about. The day’s observances reduce the level of threat and the probability of getting affected to a huge extent.
We Realise Our Achievements
When we try to gather information about a disorder such as fibromyalgia, we get to know that how far we have come in terms of technology and advancement.
It makes us feel proud of our scientists and researchers who bring to us the diagnostic applications, potential treatment methods, and preventive measures.
Observing the National Fibromyalgia Awareness Day gives us a sense of realization about our achievements.
Yes, there are still many factors around fibromyalgia that we need to discover and understand. Yet we cannot underestimate the decrease in death rates because of our efforts so far.
It boosts our faith and hopes towards a better future.
It Promotes Harmony and Unity
Researchers have proved that human support can decrease the intensity and impact of a disease to a great extent.
Especially in case of the disorders such as fibromyalgia, it works wonders. When fibromyalgia patients are given the support around them, they tend to recover faster.
When we get to know such facts, it makes us realize the importance of unity and harmony among humans. No doubt, it strengthens our roots.
Significance of National Fibromyalgia Awareness Day
The observations of the day aware people of such a disease about which we do not have enough information. The increased awareness boosts the rate of timely detection of the disease, saving people from losing the life.
Who Was behind the National Fibromyalgia Awareness Day?
About Florence Nightingale
The disease that Florence Nightingale suffered from was quite unique at that time.
Alike this, there are many aspects and facts related to Florence Nightingale which are pretty interesting to know. They are as follows:
Nomenclature as per Birth City
Does the name of Florence Nightingale remind you of something?
The parents of Florence Nightingale named her after the name of the city in which she had taken birth.
As she had taken birth in Florence in Italy, her first name was kept Florence.
The same story of nomenclature was repeated with her other siblings as well.
Gifted in Classification
They say one’s feet start to shine with natural talent when the person is an infant only.
The documenting and classifying talent of Florence could have been witnessed when she was just at a young age. No wonder she turned into a successful statistician later.
She Was Extraordinary
The scientific observations of Florence Nightingale were phenomenal. Her knowledge in nursing helped enormously in providing better healthcare services.
The impact of her revolutionizing nursing talent led to a decrease in the overall death rates.
Honored by the Royal Red Cross Medal
She was one of the first few people who were honored by the Royal Red Cross.
Florence had got this honor from Queen Victoria.
Entitled as the ‘Lady with the Lamp’
Florence Nightingale was famous to take check-up rounds during the nighttime for seeing her hospital patients.
Her dedication and compassion towards her patience made her get the title of the ‘Lady of the Lamp’.
Interesting Facts about National Fibromyalgia Awareness Day
It’s Unexpected
Fibromyalgia is it disorder that can touch anyone regardless of the country, pre-existing conditions, sex, age, or any other aspect.
Women Are More Affected
As per some reports and studies, women are seven times more prone to get this disorder than men.
