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The Top 11 Places to Live for Someone with Fibromyalgia

Long Beach, California

Perfect Weather? Try Long Beach, California

Long Beach is a sizable city of over 462,000 people on the California coast, just 23 miles south of Los Angeles. It is one of America's busiest ports as well a residential community with great beaches. The city is rated one of the most walkable cities in the country by Walkscore.com. The temperature and weather conditions are great for reducing chronic pain.  There is a lower amount of rain seen in Long Beach, than most other places in the country which can help people avoid aches and pains associated with rainy days. The average annual temperature is almost 65 degrees Fahrenheit. 

Fibromyalgia fact #5

Fibromyalgia symptoms are far from mild. The pain can actually be quite severe and completely disrupt someone's day. It can also have an impact on their overall quality of life. Simple tasks are often difficult for fibro patients when they have a flare of symptoms. And, fibro patients can experience a great amount of fatigue.