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.
Provided by the Office of the Governor of Alabama | governor.alabama.gov