Fibromyalgia Celebrities: Famous Faces Raising Awareness

Morgan Freeman’s Resilient Journey: Battling Fibromyalgia After a Car Accident

Introduction Morgan Freeman, one of Hollywood’s most iconic actors, is known for his powerful performances and distinctive voice. However, behind the scenes, Freeman has been battling a challenging and often misunderstood condition: fibromyalgia. Developed after a car accident, his journey with fibromyalgia highlights his resilience and determination. This article delves into Freeman’s experience, the impact of fibromyalgia, and his efforts to raise awareness about this chronic condition. Morgan Freeman’s Journey with Fibromyalgia The Car Accident…

by Dr Alex Robber•06/13/202408/22/2025•0

Lady Gaga and Fibromyalgia: A Journey of Strength and Advocacy

Lady Gaga and Fibromyalgia

by Dr Alex Robber•06/05/202408/22/2025•0

Fibromyalgia Protocol | 10 Clothing Brands People With Chronic Pain Recommend

During a pain flare, feeling anything touch your body can be excruciating. On those days, you’ll likely reach for soft, comfortable clothes that don’t add to your pain. Hello leggings, goodbye tailored pants. While you could just throw on an old T-shirt, wearing something that’s fashionable and comfortable can help boost your mood and make you feel more confident if you have to run out to the pharmacy or go to work. Luckily, there are many brands out there that…

by chronicillness•11/25/202308/22/2025•0

What We Need to Remember as Lady Gaga Starts Touring After Her Fibro Flare

In the past few months, we have seen Lady Gaga open up more than ever about her journey with chronic pain, with her Netflix documentary “Gaga: Five Foot Two” offering us a look behind the curtain at how difficult it can be to find treatments that work and face the uncertainty and unpredictability of life with chronic illness. But after confirming her fibromyalgia diagnosis in September and canceling several performances and tour dates due to chronic pain, Lady Gaga is back in action. As a long-time fan of Gaga, it…

by chronicillness•10/18/202308/18/2025•0

Finally Morgan Freeman Opens up his ‘Struggle’ about Fibromyalgia

Every so often he grabs his left shoulder and winces. It hurts when he walks when he sits still when he rises from his couch, and when he missteps in a damp meadow. More than hurts. It seems a kind of agony, though he never mentions it. There are times when he cannot help but show this, the fallout from a car accident four years ago, in which the car he was driving flipped and…

by chronicillness•10/13/202308/22/2025•0

Lady Gaga Fibromyalgia Announcement Gives Voice To Millions of Patients

Logan, Utah. Statement from Sharon Waldrop, Vice President of the National Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain Association on Lady Gaga’s recent announcement that she suffers from the illness: “We commend Lady Gaga for the incredibly brave act of revealing her fibromyalgia diagnosis. By sharing her story with the world, she is giving voice to the estimated five million Americans like me–overwhelmingly women–who suffer from the illness. Fibromyalgia is characterized by a long list of symptoms, including…

by chronicillness•08/01/202308/23/2025•0

9 Celebrities that came Forward to Promote Awareness of Fibromyalgia!

It’s so important that celebrities with fibromyalgia come forward to help enlighten the public and promote awareness of the disease. They give a voice to fibromyalgia sufferers and promote awareness in ways that typical patients can’t. Here are just a few of the stars that have spoken out about fibromyalgia over the years: Michael James HastingsAlso known as Captain Mike on the TV series The West Wing, Hastings was diagnosed with FMS around 30. Not only has he been able to raise awareness but…

by chronicillness•07/26/202308/23/2025•0

10 Times Fibromyalgia Was Featured on a TV Show

Although fibromyalgia is estimated to affect 10 million Americans and three to six percent of the global population, it is rare to see the illness featured in popular media. Unfortunately, there are still many people (medical professionals included) who don’t believe fibromyalgia is a “real” illness, or perhaps think it’s just a “catch-all” diagnosis for when nothing else seems to be wrong. There is also a great deal of misinformation about what fibro is and how it affects people, which can…

by chronicillness•07/11/202301/08/2025•0

10 Celebrities Who Have Spoken Out About Their Fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia is a chronic, incurable condition that can cause a variety of symptoms such as widespread pain, fatigue, and brain fog. It is estimated to affect 10 million people in the United States and between 3 to 6 percent of the global population – and celebrities are no exception. Although fibromyalgia is more common in women, it can affect anyone, regardless of gender, race, age, or class. Celebrities may have more money and resources for expensive treatments, medications, or alternative therapies,…

by chronicillness•07/09/202301/08/2025•0

If You Support Fibromyalgia Awareness, You Should Have These Things

Fibromyalgia is one of the most common types of chronic pain disorders. It is estimated that more than 5 million people in the United States have fibromyalgia. Fibromyalgia is destroying more and more lives each day. There is not enough awareness to make others see that this is not invisible. Please take some time and pass this along so others can see this is REAL. We need to focus on this issue NOW. If not now… when?? If you have…

by chronicillness•07/04/202301/08/2025•0