What is fibromyalgia and what is it like to live with the chronic pain condition?

People living with fibromyalgia often experience flare ups (Picture: Ella Byworth for Metro.co.uk) The number of people living with fibromyalgia is rising. Figures this week showed that more and more people are being treated for the condition in many areas, including Hull, Grimsby, the North East, Huddersfield and Nottinghamshire. But despite more people being diagnosed with the condition, many of us are clueless about what it actually is. Celebrities like Lady Gaga – who spoke about living with the fibromyalgia to Oprah earlier this week – use their platform to raise awareness. But the exact cause remains unknown – making it a complex and often misunderstood condition. It’s also an...