Fibromyalgia affects mostly women, but men account for 10 to 20 percent of fibromyalgia patients. As a result of being a small part of the affected population, there have been very few studies on the effects of fibromyalgia in men, both as patients and caregivers.
“ Fibromyalgia has a reputation of affecting more women than men, but I am certain that the disease is far more prevalent in men than is reported in the data,” “It’s a perfect disease to stay under the radar for men since men are saddled with the harmful belief that pain is something to endure and not report.” – Will Rowe, American Pain Foundation.
To try to start accumulating information on men and fibromyalgia, the National Fibromyalgia Association and the American Pain Foundation are joining with the Men’s Health Network in conducting an online survey.
“This survey will help us understand what men know, or more importantly don’t know, about fibromyalgia, its symptoms, and a man’s willingness to discuss any pain, discomfort, fatigue and other signs of the condition with his physician,” Scott Williams of Men’s Health Network says.
To participate in the survey, go the to Online Fibromyalgia Survey website.
Fibromyalgia affects mostly women, but men account for 10 to 20 percent of fibromyalgia patients. As a result of being a small part of the affected population, there have been very few studies on the effects of fibromyalgia in men, both as patients and caregivers.
To try to start accumulating information on men and fibromyalgia, the National Fibromyalgia Association and the American Pain Foundation are joining with the Men’s Health Network in conducting an online survey.
“This survey will help us understand what men know, or more importantly don’t know, about fibromyalgia, its symptoms, and a man’s willingness to discuss any pain, discomfort, fatigue and other signs of the condition with his physician,” Scott Williams of Men’s Health Network says.
To participate in the survey, go the to Online Fibromyalgia Survey website.