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How can fibromyalgia affect a woman's daily life?
Fibromyalgia can have a profound impact on everyday life. A national survey of women with fibromyalgia reported in the journal Women's Health Issues found that:
- Two in five women with fibromyalgia had difficulty doing heavy household chores, such as cleaning floors, vacuuming, or raking leaves.
- One in three had difficulty carrying a bag of groceries.
- One in four had difficulty shopping.
- Climbing stairs was a substantial problem for one in four women.
- One in five had a significant problem walking one or two blocks.
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The Woman's Fibromyalgia Toolkit: Manage Your Symptoms and Take Control of Your Life
The Woman's Fibromyalgia Toolkit tells readers what they need to know to take control of fibromyalgia symptoms. It includes step-by-step instructions for using effective non-drug treatments,...
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