Fibro Fit Warriors Facebook ad: “A study called Contested illness, contested identity: how…”

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A study called "Contested illness, contested identity: how women with Fibromyalgia construct legitimacy online" was recently published in Social Science & Medicine. In this study, researchers talk about "illness literacy." It's the ability to understand your chronic illness and, more importantly, communicate it clearly to others. Why is this so important? Because it's the only way to get help. It's hard enough to find doctors who will listen to you. They aren't taught how to help people with Fibromyalgia. Add in possible bias against women or increased scrutiny around prescribing pain meds and it can feel impossible to get help. "Illness literacy" can help. Learn the medical terms for Fibromylagia symptoms. Learn which symptoms are Fibromyalgia and which come from comorbidities. Learn to ask for referrals to specialists, and be able to accurately describe what you're dealing with. Track symptoms to show patterns. Bring support to appointments if you need it. And remember that illness literacy doesn't happen overnight. It takes practice. Want to learn actual Fibromyalgia research so you stay informed? Click the link in my bio to sign up for FREE summaries of the latest research. #fibromyalgia #fibromyalgiasupport #fibromyalgiasyndrome #fibromyalgiaawareness #chronicillness #chronicillnesswarrior #chronicillnessawareness #fibromyalgiaresearch #fibromyalgiaresearchstudies

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