How common is fibromyalgia in children?

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  1. Dr. Dawn Marcus
     
    Dr. Dawn Marcus answered:
    Studies fairly consistently show that approximately 1% of children and adolescents have fibromyalgia. Fibromyalgia affects approximately 1 in 100 children and adolescents, beginning around 13-14 years of age.
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    Studies fairly consistently show that approximately 1% of children and adolescents have fibromyalgia. Fibromyalgia affects approximately 1 in 100 children and adolescents, beginning around 13-14 years of age. More