Top 10 Things NOT to Say to a Fibromyalgia Patient
Fibromyalgia awareness has come a long way. But that doesn't stop people from making insensitive comments. There's still a lot of misinformation and misunderstanding about this painful illness. Expert Patient Karen Lee Richards gives 10 examples of things NOT to say to a fibromyalgia patient.
We all get more aches and pains as we get older.
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The pain of fibromyalgia is much more severe than the normal aches and pains associated with aging. Little things that shouldn't hurt at all can be excruciatingly painful. Plus, most people develop fibromyalgia long before they should be experiencing age-related aches and pains.
By — Last Modified: 03/30/2012, First Published: 07/18/2011
