Fibromyalgia: an illness without a definitive test or cure
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Fibromyalgia: an illness without a definitive test or cure
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May 2, 2021
May is Fibromyalgia Awareness Month, which is dedicated to a chronic illness that can cause widespread body pain and fatigue, sleep, memory and digestive issues. It's an illness that affects two per cent of Canadians, of which around 85 per cent are women. Global’s Sharmeen Somani spoke with a woman who tells us about her daily struggles with the illness.
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Fibromyalgia: an illness without a definitive test or cure01:39 | May 2, 2021 -
Those with fear of flying could feel more anxiety after Air Canada LaGuardia crash, psychologist says01:38 | March 24, 2026 -
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Fibromyalgia: an illness without a definitive test or cure01:39 | May 2, 2021
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Fibromyalgia: an illness without a definitive test or cure
Description
May 2, 2021
May is Fibromyalgia Awareness Month, which is dedicated to a chronic illness that can cause widespread body pain and fatigue, sleep, memory and digestive issues. It's an illness that affects two per cent of Canadians, of which around 85 per cent are women. Global’s Sharmeen Somani spoke with a woman who tells us about her daily struggles with the illness.
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