Last week, Indian filmmaker Vikram Bhatt revealed he had been suffering from an autoimmune condition called Fibromyalgia for the last 18 years. Bhatt’s revelation came after he spoke out in support of Indian actor Samantha Ruth Prabhu, who in October had shared with her fans that she had been diagnosed with myositis, another autoimmune condition, a few months ago. 

Mid-day Online reached out to Mumbai health experts Dr. Sunilkumar Singh, consultant, rheumatology, Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital and Rohini Samant, consultant rheumatologist, PD Hinduja Hospital & MRC in Mahim to understand more about the condition. While Singh and Samant delve into the causes, symptoms and treatment, they suggest adopting an exercise regime and having good sleep hygiene to help deal with the condition.