GEMMA FLOOD WAS in chronic pain for fifteen years before she found out why. Over the years several doctors had tried and failed to establish what was causing the debilitating pain that had derailed her life.After countless misdiagnoses, a doctor in Gorey finally discovered the truth: she had fibromyalgia syndrome.Gemma recalls hearing the news six years ago.“I hadn’t a clue what it was, I had never heard of it in my life … I couldn’t even spell it. I Googled it, that was very frightening. I was in shock for…
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What Are ‘Invisible Illnesses’ and How To Find Out If You Have One
Parade.com has an extensive editorial partnership with Cleveland Clinic, consistently named as one of the nation’s best hospitals in U.S. News & World Report’s annual “America’s Best Hospitals” survey. Click here to learn more about our health reporting policies. About 60 percent of adults have a chronic disease, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. But, not all illnesses can be measured or come with visible signs or symptoms. In those cases, the condition might be considered an invisible illness. An invisible illness is an umbrella term for any medical condition…
Read MoreFibromyalgia & Long-Term Disability Benefits
BY MATT LALANDE in Long-Term Disability Fibromyalgia is a difficult disorder to diagnose, which can be incredibly frustrating for individuals who are living in pain, cannot work and who need to apply for long-term disability benefits. It’s often called the “invisible disease” and for doctors, it’s often referred to as a condition that is very difficult to diagnose. Living with fibromyalgia is not easy and can be very limiting for individuals who suffer from this condition. According to scientific researchers, fibromyalgia is more commonly diagnosed in women than men (up to 80-90%),…
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