Olivia Munn's Mystery Solved: I Have Fibromyalgia

Hollywood actress Olivia Munn struggled for years with chronic pain, fatigue, stress and fluctuating weight loss/gain until she discovered she had Fibromyalgia. With demanding shooting schedules and continually being in the public eye, Olivia suffered for years while trainers, doctors and nutritionists attempted to find solutions. It took a ton of research and a team of doctors at the UCLA medical center to determine what the culprit was finally. Fibromyalgia is a disorder characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain accompanied by fatigue, sleep, memory and mood issues. Researchers believe that fibromyalgia amplifies painful sensations by affecting the way your brain and spinal cord process painful and nonpainful signals. An autoimmune disease is a condition arising from an abnormal immune response to a functioning body part. There are at least 80 types of autoimmune diseases. Nearly any body part can be involved. Common symptoms include low grade fever and feeling tired. Often symptoms come and go. _______ If you or anyone you know is struggling with Fibromyalgia, addiction, depression, trauma, or sexual abuse, we've compiled a list of resources at https://secretlifepodcast.com. If you'd like to share your secret on the show or want to share your thoughts about an episode, please send an email to [email protected]. ______ For EPISODE NOTES - Click the EPISODE WEBSITE LINK below. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/secret-life/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy