Fibromyalgia Causes

No one knows exactly what causes fibromyalgia. You feel like you’ve gone 12 rounds with Mike Tyson, but your doctor’s telling you your tests look just dandy. But we do have some clues. Genes play a role. Some people with fibro have... Full Answer

Excessive stress can trigger or exacerbate fibromyalgia fatigue. Some research suggests that the onset of fibromyalgia could be triggered by a severely stressful event, such as a divorce, a job loss or the death of a loved one. Take the RealAge... Full Answer

Most of what I have to say about pregnancy and fibromyalgia is from a personal view and anecdotal one. I did have very difficult pregnancies with severe prolonged morning sickness. However, I doubt that pregnancy was the cause of my FM, I suspect the FM... Full Answer

Middle-aged people, especially women, are at the highest risk for developing fibromyalgia. The average age at diagnosis is 45. As you get older, the chances of getting fibro also increase, according to the Centers for Disease Control and... Full Answer

Physical trauma, such as a car or motorcycle crash, can trigger fibromyalgia. As many as 20 or 25 percent of people with fibro report that they had an accident that occurred right before their symptoms showed up. Car crashes, especially whiplash... Full Answer

For many people, physical or emotional trauma may act as a trigger for fibromyalgia, a chronic (ongoing) pain condition. Studies have found high rates of physical or sexual abuse during childhood among adults who have fibromyalgia. Car accidents,... Full Answer

Gender may make a difference in who is diagnosed with fibromyalgia. It has been found that women are more likely to see their doctors to talk about symptoms of pain, fatigue, sleeplessness, and depression. With fibromyalgia, about 80% to 90% of people... Full Answer

Women account for the vast majority of fibromyalgia cases, but no one is certain why because the exact cause of fibromyalgia is still unknown. Some researchers believe that many more men have fibromyalgia than are diagnosed. They believe that... Full Answer

The actual cause of fibromyalgia is unknown, but some researchers link fibromyalgia to trauma to the central nervous system. People with fibromyalgia may have higher levels of substance P, a nerve chemical signal. This may result in extreme... Full Answer

Fibromyalgia has been linked to several disorders that commonly occur with it, more than with other disorders.  It is believed that fibromyalgia creates amplification of pain caused by input of pain from the nervous system outside of the brain.... Full Answer