Here we provide Fibromyalgia Statistics and Facts to help build awareness and understanding for this condition.
- Approximately 3.7 million Americans have Fibromyalgia. That is 1 in every 73 people (NIAMS)
- 90% of cases of fibromyalgia occur in women in the US (NIH, The National Women?s Health Centre, 2004)
- It occurs seven times more frequently in women than in men (American College of Rheumatology).
- Fibromyalgia is the second most common rheumatic ailment after osteoarthritis (American College of Rheumatology).
- 50% of all fibromyalgia patients suffer from sensitivities to odors, noise, bright lights, medications, and various foods (Fibromyalgia Network).
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- Fibromyalgia causes no detectable damage to the tissues or to the organs of the body, but most people with FM have additional health problems.
- Researchers have also found that FM patients have three times the normal amount of substance P (a chemical that tells the body how much pain it feels) in their spinal fluid.
The Fibromyalgia Support Groups at SupportGroups.com is for individuals, friends and families who are looking to connect during life's challenging times. Share personal experiences, evaluate information and get support during times of need, illness, treatment or recovery.
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