If I were to be dying in pain, this is what it feels like,’ Houston area woman educates others about fibromyalgia

Haley Hernandez, Health Reporter Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition that includes widespread pain, fatigue, and other symptoms that can significantly impact a person’s quality of life. “The first time I had a flare, I told my husband, like, I feel like I’m dying. Like, I feel like there’s something very, very wrong with me,” Lory Valadez said. “Even with my most recent flare, it’s the same kind of pain where I’m like, if I were to be dying in pain, this is what it feels like.” Valadez was a healthy…

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A ‘Fibro Warriors’ journey to accessing medical cannabis

Andie Willis has been battling with the UK’s healthcare system since the age of 16. Andrea Willis, also known as Andie, has been battling with the UK’s healthcare system since the age of 16. Now in her 40’s she has found a treatment that works for controlling her pain and gives her a better quality of life. Andie Willis, 49, lives with constant pain due to the debilitating condition fibromyalgia, resulting in symptoms including muscle spasms, a dry mouth and constant fatigue. But fibromyalgia isn’t the only health condition Andie has…

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