Fibromyalgia Awareness Day

WHEREAS, fibromyalgia is a chronic pain condition resulting from disordered sensory processing in the central nervous system; and

WHEREAS, fibromyalgia experts estimate that about 10 million Americans suffer from the condition; and

WHEREAS, while it is most common in women, fibromyalgia also strikes men and children of all ages and ethnic backgrounds worldwide; and

WHEREAS, for those with severe symptoms, fibromyalgia can be extremely debilitating and interfere with routine daily activities; and

WHEREAS, fibromyalgia causes widespread chronic pain, chronic fatigue, memory and concentration problems, digestive disorders, sleep problems, headaches/migraines, chemical/environmental sensitivity, restless legs, dizziness, vision problems, numbness, tingling, impaired coordination and a wide array of other symptoms and overlapping disorders; and

WHEREAS, awareness leads to more research and research can lead to a cure:

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Robert Bentley, Governor of the State of Alabama, do hereby proclaim May 12, 2014, as

Fibromyalgia Awareness Day

in the state of the Alabama.