Wednesday, December 08, 2010

US survey of women with fibromyalgia highlights its profound impact & their struggle for acknowledgment

US survey of women with fibromyalgia highlights its profound impact & their struggle for acknowledgment

As a result of fibromyalgia:

• Two thirds (67%) of respondents say they are unable to keep up with household chores,

• Nearly half (47%) report that their work life or career has been negatively affected,

• And two in five (42%) spend less quality time with their friends.

• Nearly one third (31%) say fibromyalgia has negatively affected their ability to experience intimacy.

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