On December 16, 2008, Morgan Freeman was involved in a serious car accident. He was driving home from Memphis International Airport when his Nissan Maxima veered off the road and flipped several times. Freeman suffered severe injuries, including a broken arm, broken elbow, bruised lung and head wounds requiring surgery.
While most people would have been grateful to simply survive such an ordeal, Morgan Freeman was dealt another blow when doctors diagnosed him with fibromyalgia – a chronic pain condition that can be extremely debilitating.
Fibromyalgia is characterized by widespread muscle pain and tenderness, as well as fatigue, sleep problems and difficulty concentrating. There is no cure for fibromyalgia, but treatments can help lessen the symptoms. For Morgan Freeman, this has meant taking medication to help manage the pain and making some lifestyle changes, such as getting regular exercise and massages.
Although fibromyalgia can be difficult to deal with at times, Morgan Freeman remains positive and continues to pursue his acting career despite the challenges it poses. In 2010, he even won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in “The Dark Knight” – proving that nothing can keep him down for long!