{"id":59640,"date":"2021-05-04T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-05-04T06:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mivisalud.com\/blog\/may-12-world-day-for-fibromyalgia-and-chronic-fatigue-syndrome\/"},"modified":"2025-02-11T08:37:57","modified_gmt":"2025-02-11T07:37:57","slug":"may-12-world-day-for-fibromyalgia-and-chronic-fatigue-syndrome","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mivisalud.com\/en\/blog\/may-12-world-day-for-fibromyalgia-and-chronic-fatigue-syndrome\/","title":{"rendered":"May 12, World Day for Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome"},"content":{"rendered":" \n

Fibromyalgia is a chronic pathology that affects between 2% and 8%<\/strong> of the population, and is more prevalent in women. It is defined by diffuse musculoskeletal pain, which is not attributed to any joint pathology. As there is no specific diagnostic test or reliable markers, it is difficult to diagnose. There is much confusion and a lot of myth surrounding fibromyalgia<\/strong>, even to the point of suspecting the veracity of the disease by those who do not suffer from it. <\/p> \n \n

In addition to symptoms <\/strong>such as chronic fatigue, cognitive disturbances, sleep-related problems, or headaches, there is also the stigma of being constantly under suspicion for not having visible symptoms, and the mental health problems<\/strong> that can result from these situations.<\/p> \n \n

Why is World Fibromyalgia Day celebrated?<\/h2> \n \n

Every May 12, <\/strong>World Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Day is celebrated with the aim of giving visibility and raising awareness <\/strong>of these diseases. This date also coincides with the celebration of World Nursing Day<\/strong>, which commemorates the birth of Florence Nightingale<\/strong>. <\/p> \n \n

Florence Nightingale founded the first modern nursing school and was a fierce advocate for the rights of disabled people. In addition, she also suffered from fibromyalgia<\/a>, which is why this important date is shared by two celebrations. <\/p> \n \n

The great lack of knowledge about fibromyalgia<\/strong>, which even leads some people to doubt the veracity of its symptoms<\/strong> in people who suffer from it, makes it essential to educate and improve the visibility of these pathologies, and to raise public awareness of the difficulties that sufferers may experience.<\/p> \n \n

Fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue, some data<\/h2> \n \n

The importance of World Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Day<\/strong> can be better understood by taking a look at some data concerning Spain.<\/p> \n \n