Fibromyalgia: A Chronic Pain Concern

From Special Guest Blogger Susan Wilson Solovic (SBTV):

Are you tired, but have problems sleeping?  Do you suffer pain in your muscles but can't figure out what the problem is?  You may be suffering from Fibromyalgia.  Fibromyalgia is estimated to impact about five percent of the U.S. adult population.  Even with millions of people impacted, diagnosis is not easy because of the complex nature of the condition.  It is estimated to take an average of five years for a person living with Fibromyalgia to get an accurate diagnosis.

Fibromyalgia is a chronic pain condition affecting the muscles and joints.  The pain is often accompanied by sleep disorders and chronic fatigue.  I can best compare it to symptoms of the flu, when your entire body aches and the hurt won't stop no matter what you do to try and get comfort.  I know the symptoms well because I am among the estimated 6 million people in the U.S. living with Fibromyalgia.

If you look at me, or my travel schedule, you would probably never guess I face a medical challenge everyday.  However, the debilitating effects of Fibromyalgia is something all of us as business owners, employers, co-workers, friends and family members need to be more aware of in order to keep FM patients from dropping out of the workforce or isolating themselves from society.  That's why SBTV.com is producing a Fibromyalgia Awareness series consisting of video programs, podcasts, blogs , and articles.