It's Fibromyalgia Awareness Day!

I am joining with my fellow bloggers on Bloggers Unite to promote Fibromyalgia Awareness Day today, May 12th:

Objective:
National Fibromyalgia Awareness Day aims to increase awareness of FM and provide support to those coping with the illness.

May 12 is National Fibromyalgia Awareness Day, a time to increase awareness of this chronic and life-altering disorder by educating the general public, healthcare professionals, government officials, and legislative bodies.

About Fibromyalgia:
Fibromyalgia syndrome affects the muscles and soft tissue. Fibromyalgia symptoms include chronic pain in the muscles, fatigue, sleep problems, and painful tender points or trigger points at certain parts of the body. Fibromyalgia pain and other symptoms can be sometimes be relieved or eased through medications, lifestyle changes, stress management, and other fibromyalgia treatment.

A Fibromyalgia Conference in My Hometown (O.P., KS) this Weekend:

Just a reminder - the 11th Annual Fibro and CFS Conference is this week! It is time to sign up if you haven't done so already. This is your rare opportunity! This Fibromyalgia Coalition Conference is like no other. We have the combined clinical experience of six Fibromyalgia/CFS experts (two who have recovered from fibro and fatigue) to create a conference that is unique. Speakers include Doctors Gloria Gilbère, Steven Hines, Jane Murray, Nancy Russell, Alain Salas and Lori Blankinship. Suffer In Silence No More is designed to bring you the latest research information and treatment options. For further details, a list of topics that will be covered, and how this life-changing conference can help you, click here.     Top Five Reasons to Attend FCI's 11th Annual Conference 1. You're sick and tired of being sick and tired. 2. You want to better understand the root cause of chronic illness. 3. After receiving a diagnosis you wonder, "Now what?" 4. You're looking for information on how to rebuild your health. 5. You're looking for information to help a patient, friend, or loved one deal with chronic illness. Don't miss this exciting conference packed with great speakers and life changing information! Register NOW  to assure your seating at this exciting event!  Comments from Previous FCI Conference Attendees    "This conference was amazing! I learn something new every year. Thank you for all your hard work." ~ Connie P. "Thanks so much for the conference and access to all the information provided through speakers and sponsors. I truly appreciate all the support, kindness, and willingness to share. I also appreciate all the time, work and effort of your organization. God's blessings!" ~ Loleta D.  "I learned more here [at the confrence] than from my doctor or the Mayo Clinic.... I want to bring my son and daughter next time. Thank you somuch for all the information!" ~ Judith S.   We hope to see you there!  Yvonne Keeny  FCI Founder & Executive Director     P.S. Remember - as a former FM/CFS sufferer I can assure you there is hope of feeling well again. Do whatever you have to do - just be at this conference! Click here for more information or call 913-384-HOPE (4673) Partial and full scholarship are available to those who qualify.