In the world of music, Lady Gaga has always been known for her mesmerizing performances, avant-garde fashion choices, and empowering anthems. However, behind the glitz and glamour, the pop superstar has been silently battling with a chronic condition called fibromyalgia. In a recent revelation, Lady Gaga opened up about her struggle, shedding light on the challenges faced by those living with this often misunderstood and invisible illness. In 2017, Lady Gaga disclosed that she had fibromyalgia, a chronic condition that caused her “severe pain” and forced her to postpone concerts throughout her musical career.
Lady Gaga has not publicly disclosed the names of her doctors or the hospital where she was diagnosed with fibromyalgia. However, in her five-feet two documentaries on Netflix, she was seen consulting two three doctors for her pain through fibromyalgia. Lady Gaga’s consulting doctor is Dr. Danielle Aufiero, MD Regenerative Medicine, USA. She is focused on reducing pain and restoring function for her patients through regenerative medicine. She takes treatment from the doctor’s private clinic based in Santa Monica Blvd #210, Los Angeles. Lady Gaga’s other consulting doctor is Dr Modir. MD. Pain Medicine from San Diego, USA.
Lady Gaga started experiencing fibromyalgia in 2012. As per ew.com, she said that every day she wakes up and thinks about which part of her body will ache today. “Should I put on a wrist brace today to type? Do I have the stamina to work out? a vehicle? to rise from the bed? I feel like I’m self-immolating from the inside during a bad flare. They result in extreme exhaustion and all-over body discomfort. I also feel feverish without actually being ill. It can range from a dull aching that just affects one or two places to other times when it feels like a fire monster is crawling through my body and coiling around my joints and sinews”.
According to the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases, fibromyalgia is a chronic condition that “causes pain and tenderness throughout the body.” Even though it cannot currently be detected through medical testing, some individuals do not consider it to be a true medical ailment. Even though its consequences can have serious implications on those who have the sickness. In many cases, fibromyalgia is the only diagnosis made after all other possibilities have been ruled out by medical professionals.
Fibromyalgia is a chronic pain disorder that affects the central nervous system. It is characterized by widespread pain, fatigue, and cognitive problems. There is no cure for fibromyalgia, but there are treatments that can help to manage the symptoms.
Lady Gaga told that she found relief from her fibromyalgia symptoms through a combination of medication, exercise, and therapy. She has also spoken about the importance of self-care and finding ways to manage stress. In addition to her doctors, Lady Gaga has also spoken about the importance of having a strong support system in her life. Her family, friends, and fans have been a great source of strength and comfort during her struggles with chronic pain.
Sources: https://ew.com/music/2017/10/11/lady-gaga-fibromyalgia-struggle-impact/
https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2017/sep/19/fibromyalgia-chronic-disorder-lady-gaga-tour