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STATE OF RHODE ISLAND
IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY
JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2026
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S E N A T E R E S O L U T I O N
RECOGNIZING MAY 2026 AS "FIBROMYALGIA AWARENESS MONTH" IN THE STATE
OF RHODE ISLAND
Introduced By:
Senators Murray, Lawson, Felag, Tikoian, Appollonio, LaMountain,
McKenney, Sosnowski, Rogers, and Famiglietti
Date Introduced:
May 12, 2026
Referred To:
Recommended for Immediate Consideration
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WHEREAS, Fibromyalgia, a chronic medical condition affecting the central nervous
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system for which there is currently no cure, causes fatigue and debilitating pain in women, men,
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and children, many of whom go undiagnosed; and
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WHEREAS, Fibromyalgia is characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain,
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cognitive difficulties, and other symptoms that significantly impact quality of life, and patients
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with this chronic pain illness often live with widespread body pain, extreme fatigue, sleep
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disorders, stiffness, weakness, headaches, numbness, tingling, memory impairment, and difficulty
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concentrating; and
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WHEREAS, The risk of developing fibromyalgia is about eight times higher for first-
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degree relatives of affected individuals; and
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WHEREAS, Patients with fibromyalgia often have a number of co-existing conditions
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which may include chronic myofascial pain, IBS, TMJD, migraines, environmental sensitivities,
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anxiety, and depression; and
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WHEREAS, Fibromyalgia affects millions of individuals in the United States and around
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the world, with many patients facing challenges in obtaining timely diagnosis, effective
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treatment, and public understanding of their condition; and
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WHEREAS, It may take years to receive a diagnosis of fibromyalgia, and medical
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professionals are frequently inadequately educated on the current research, diagnosis, and
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treatment of fibromyalgia; and
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WHEREAS, Increased public awareness and education regarding fibromyalgia can help
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reduce stigma, encourage compassionate support for those living with the condition, and promote
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earlier recognition and access to care to better support people who struggle with the multifaceted
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management challenges of this complex chronic pain illness and common co-existing conditions;
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and
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WHEREAS, Healthcare providers, researchers, advocates, caregivers, and individuals
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living with fibromyalgia continue to work toward advancing research, improving treatment
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options, and supporting those impacted by chronic pain disorders; now, therefore be it
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RESOLVED, That this Senate of the State of Rhode Island hereby recognizes May 2026
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as "Fibromyalgia Awareness Month" and May 12, 2026 as "Fibromyalgia Awareness Day", and
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encourages all residents, organizations, healthcare professionals, and community leaders to
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increase awareness and understanding of fibromyalgia and support those affected by this
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condition; and be it further
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RESOLVED, That the Secretary of State be and hereby is authorized and directed to
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transmit a duly certified copy of this resolution to the National Fibromyalgia Association.
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