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AZ HR2004
Resolution
Status
Passed
2/25/2015
Primary Sponsor
Mark Finchem
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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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