Fibromyalgia affects up to 4% of the population, and leads to widespread body pain, fatigue, sleep disturbance, and even memory problems. Women are nine times more frequently affected than men. Actress AJ Langer, best known for her television roles on My So Called Life, Seinfeld, and Coach talks about her struggles and ultimate success with fibromyalgia following her diagnosis as a teenager. Fibromyalgia expert Dr. Daniel Clauw, from the University of Michigan, then talks about diagnosing this condition, helpful treatments and new therapies on the horizon.
