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Fibromyalgia? What is it? Fibromyalgia is a central nervous system disorder, and can be described as a central sensitization syndrome, caused by neurobiological abnormalities. This acts to produce physiological pain and cognitive impairments, as well as neuropsychological symptomatology and chronic fatigue syndrome. These are life-changing and debilitating conditions and we/those suffer from stigmatisation & marginalisation.

After a historic debate in the UK, Westminister Hall, on Tuesday 15th January, MPs of all parties contributed to a debate on fibromyalgia, helping to raise awareness of the condition. They shared stories from their own lives, and those of their constituents, about its impact. The debate focussed on the impacts of fibromyalgia, the support available and how the healthcare and benefits systems could be improved for people living with condition. It followed a petition started by a person with the condition, Adrienne Lakin, that attracted over 115,000 signatures and called for fibromyalgia to be recognised as a disability under the Equalities Act 2010.
Over 20 MPs turned up to speak in the debate. It was led by the Labour MP for Chesterfield, and in Westminster, Toby Perkins.

We want the same in Ireland and after the amazing appearance the team from Fibro Ireland on RTÉ and other organisations raising awareness such as Chronic Pain Ireland, a petition was started on the 2nd March (Saturday). Please stand with us in solidarity & support us in this for the thousands in Ireland.

Thank you so much! �