If Your Fibromyalgia Could Text You, It Might Look Like This
Fibromyalgia is a chronic disorder characterized by widespread pain, diffuse tenderness, extreme fatigue and a number of other symptoms, according to the National Fibromyalgia Association. The invisible illness manifests itself in a variety of ways, and it can be a real pain in the neck — like an unwanted friend who just. won’t. stop. texting. you.
- What is Fibromyalgia?
- What Are Common Fibromyalgia Symptoms?
Of course, fibromyalgia cannot text the people who live with it, but if it did, it might look something like this. The Mighty teamed up with the Fibromyalgia by ProHealth Facebook page to ask people who live with the condition what a text conversation with fibromyalgia might look like.
Here’s what they had to say:
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MORE ABOUT FIBROMYALGIA:
Fibromyalgia, a chronic illness with three main symptoms — widespread pain, chronic fatigue and cognitive trouble. Fibromyalgia is a complicated illness that’s not well understood. In the past, it was mischaracterized as a mental health disorder. Even today, some doctors wave off fibro symptoms as being “all in your head.” This isn’t the case. Read The Mighty’s comprehensive guide to fibromyalgia here. Click here to join our fibro community and connect with people who get it.
Melissa McGlensey is the former News Editor at The Mighty. Her writing can also be seen in Ms. Magazine, on the Ms.Magazine blog and in The Huffington Post’s Good News, Comedy and Impact sections. Melissa is also a New York City comedian who does sketch, improv and stand up. She is passionate about social justice, politics, Thai food, literature, disability rights and more. She is currently in a long-distance relationship with her cat, Sneakers, who lives in California. You can follow her on twitter at @OhHeyMeliss.
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