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AZ HR2004

Resolution

Status

Passed

2/25/2015

Primary Sponsor

Mark Finchem

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Origin

House of Representatives

Fifty-second Legislature - First Regular Session (2015)

AI Summary

  • Proclaims May 12, 2015 as Fibromyalgia Awareness Day in Arizona
  • Recognizes fibromyalgia as a chronic pain disorder affecting over 10 million people in the United States as a primary illness and millions more as a secondary illness
  • Notes that fibromyalgia affects the central nervous system and causes debilitating symptoms including widespread pain, sleep disorders, extreme fatigue, stiffness, weakness, numbness, tingling, headaches, and memory and concentration impairment
  • Acknowledges that fibromyalgia has no current cure, may take years to diagnose, and that medical professionals are often inadequately educated on its research, diagnosis, and treatment
  • Calls for increased awareness and expanded knowledge to help communities better support people living with fibromyalgia

Legislative Description

Fibromyalgia awareness day

Last Action

Transmitted to Secretary Of State

2/25/2015

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