Fibromyalgia - Causes - Better Medicine

What causes fibromyalgia?

The cause of fibromyalgia is not understood. Sometimes it develops in association with traumatic injuries, illnesses, stress injuries, psychological trauma, or even surgery, but these have not been proven to be the cause of fibromyalgia. It has been suggested that people with fibromyalgia process pain signals differently, and a genetic tendency has also been suggested.

What are the risk factors for fibromyalgia?

A number of factors are associated with fibromyalgia. Not all people with risk factors will get fibromyalgia. Risk factors include:

Ankylosing spondylitis (inflammation of joints between the vertebrae of the spine)
Family history of fibromyalgia
Rheumatoid arthritis (chronic autoimmune disease characterized by joint inflammation)
Systemic lupus erythematosus (disorder in which the body attacks its own healthy cells and tissues)

INTRODUCTION

What is fibromyalgia?

Fibromyalgia is a condition characterized by chronic muscle pain, fatigue, sleep disorders, memory problems, and tenderness at certain points on the body. The cause of fibromyalgia is not completely understood, but it has been suggested... Read more about fibromyalgia introduction

SYMPTOMS

What are the symptoms of fibromyalgia?

Fibromyalgia is often associated with persistent muscle pain, particularly in areas that have been noted as trigger points or localized points of pain. Emotional symptoms may also be caused by fibromyalgia due to stress, lack of sleep, and chronic pain. Fibromyalgia may be strongly associated with other conditions, such as endometriosis (presence of uterine lining tissue outside the uterus), irritable bowel syndrome (IBS; digestive discomfort that does not cause intestinal damage or serious disease), and sleep disturbances.... Read more about fibromyalgia symptoms

TREATMENTS

How is fibromyalgia treated?

Treatment for fibromyalgia begins with seeking medical care from your health care provider. To determine whether you have fibromyalgia, you will be asked questions about your symptoms and when symptoms occur, and you will be asked to undergo diagnostic testing. Medications can relieve symptoms associated with fibromyalgia, such as pain and inflammation.... Read more about fibromyalgia treatments