National Fibromyalgia Awareness Day - May 12th, 2025
May 12th, mark your calendars for a very special day - National Fibromyalgia Awareness Day! This day is super close to my heart, as I know so many people who've been affected by this chronic condition. A Little History Fibromyalgia awareness day didn't just pop out of nowhere, it's been a long journey. The first recorded signs of fibromyalgia date back to ancient civilizations, such as Greece and Egypt. However, it wasn't until the 1900s that doctors started taking notice and trying to figure out what was causing these widespread pains. The term "fibromyalgia" was coined in the 1970s, but it wasn't until 1990 that the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) officially recognized fibromyalgia as a chronic condition. And in 2001, May 12th was officially declared National Fibromyalgia Awareness Day ! Traditions and Celebrations So, how do people celebrate this awareness day? Well, for starters, it's all about spreading awareness, and that means goin...