AMERICAN PAIN FOUNDATION / New York Times article on Fibro

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Ladies, a member of another group sent this on and I wanted to pass it on. (Sorry to those who receive it twice). Just when Fibromyalgia is getting some long overdue recognition...here comes someone shooting it down. Just because the medical community does not fully understand Fibromyalgia does not mean that multiple people are not suffering from it's effects. Hugs, Chelle Here is a link to the article on fibromyalgia/painhttp://www.nytimes.com/2008/01/14/health/14pain.html?scp=3 & sq=fibromyalgia Please read this media alert from the APF about the article in

the New York Times about fibromyalgia and chronic pain. They are urging those with chronic pain to write to the letters to the editor to comment on their bias. By the way, if you don't already subscribe to the APF it is a very informative web based newsletter.Media Alert Dear APF Advocates,This week, there has been much controversial media coverage on fibromyalgia and chronic pain. The New York Times published an article, DRUG APPROVED, IS DISEASE REAL? , which questioned the validity of fibromyalgia and chronic pain itself. The article suggested that the pain of fibromyalgia is a case of people who "obsess over aches that other people simply tolerate," and that the pain is just a "physical response to stress, depression, and economic and social anxiety." This is an extreme and harmful mischaracterization of the reality of pain.See Background Information and Additional Media CoverageThe public and the media need to hear from you!

whether you are a person with pain or someone who cares for or treats people with pain. APF is dedicated to raising awareness of fibromyalgia and other painful conditions and the fact that people in pain have a right to timely, appropriate pain care.Please Take Action NOW: Write a Letter to the Editor of The New York Times.Thank you for advocating for people with pain. Together, we will make a difference!Best regards,The American Pain Foundation