What causes fibromyalgia?
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Pfizer LYRICA™ (pregabalin) Team answered:Fibromyalgia is not a psychological condition. Fibromyalgia is a real disorder. While the exact cause is still not known, it is believed to have a biological cause. Recent research suggests that changes in the central nervous system (brain, spinal cord, and nerves) may be responsible.
It is believed that there may be a number of factors working together:
- Trauma—physical and emotional trauma have been linked to fibromyalgia
- Family history—the genes you inherit from your parents may increase the likelihood of developing fibromyalgia
- Infections—there is some evidence to suggest that certain illnesses can act as a trigger
- Autoimmune diseases—people with disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis are more likely to develop fibromyalgia
In recent years, there has been progress in the diagnosis and treatment of fibromyalgia. But there are still many aspects of fibromyalgia that are not understood. Because of the complexity of the condition, it can be difficult to diagnose.
If you are diagnosed with fibromyalgia, talk to your doctor about your treatment options. Prescription treatment, such as LYRICA, is one option you and your doctor may consider. LYRICA was the first treatment approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the management of fibromyalgia.
Fibromyalgia is not a psychological condition. Fibromyalgia is a real disorder. While the exact cause is still not known, it is believed to have a biological cause. Recent research suggests that changes in the central nervous system (brain, spinal... More -
Dr. Randy P. Martin of Piedmont Heart Institute answered:Fibromyalgia currently has no single cause, but experts know that there is something going on in the central nervous system that causes an individual to be super sensitive to pain. Watch this video to learn more from Dr. Randy P. Martin about the causes of fibromyalgia.
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Fibromyalgia currently has no single cause, but experts know that there is something going on in the central nervous system that causes an individual to be super sensitive to pain. Watch this video to learn more from Dr. Randy P. Martin about the... More -
Dr. William D. Knopf of Piedmont Heart Institute answered:Fibromyalgia is an illness of unknown cause. Numerous factors may be involved such as stress and trauma, infections, and autoimmune disorders. It has also been linked to heredity.Helpful? 2 people found this helpfulFibromyalgia is an illness of unknown cause. Numerous factors may be involved such as stress and trauma, infections, and autoimmune disorders. It has also been linked to heredity. More -
Piedmont Heart Institute answered:The causes of FM are not known. Researchers think a number of factors might be involved. FM has been linked to:
Having a family history of fibromyalgia (i.e. genetics) Being exposed to stressful or traumatic events, such as Car accidents Injuries to the body caused by performing the same action over and over again Infections or illnesses Being deployed to warThis answer is based on source information from the National Women's Health Information.
Helpful? 1 person found this helpfulThe causes of FM are not known. Researchers think a number of factors might be involved. FM has been linked to: Having a family history of fibromyalgia (i.e. genetics) Being exposed to stressful or traumatic events, such as Car accidents Injuries... More -
Healthwise answered:Fibromyalgia is a syndrome--a set of symptoms that occur together. Experts have ideas about what may cause it, but there is not enough evidence to support any one idea. Some ideas include:
- Nerve cells may be too sensitive.
- Chemicals in the brain (neurotransmitters) may be out of balance.
- The deep phase of sleep may be disrupted and affect the amount of hormones that your body releases.
Many people connect the beginning of their symptoms to a certain event, such as the flu, an injury or surgery or emotional trauma and stress. An event of this type combined with other things, such as increased sensitivity to pain and sleep problems, may lead to fibromyalgia in some people.
Fibromyalgia is a syndrome--a set of symptoms that occur together. Experts have ideas about what may cause it, but there is not enough evidence to support any one idea. Some ideas include: Nerve cells may be too sensitive. Chemicals in the... More -
The causes of fibromyalgia remain unknown. The most current hypothesis is that fibromyalgia is the result of central nervous system malfunction, resulting in amplification (increase) of pain transmission and detection. Researchers believe that several factors, including sleep disturbances, stress, family history of fibromyalgia, infection, injury, abnormalities in the nervous system, and changes in muscle metabolism, may lead to the development of fibromyalgia. These events, however, may or may not be present in individuals diagnosed with fibromyalgia.
Abnormal pain transmission: There is some evidence that fibromyalgia patients have abnormal pain transmission responses caused by defects in the central nervous system. According to the central sensitization theory, patients with fibromyalgia may have a lower pain threshold (the point at which pain begins to be felt) because of increased sensitivity in the brain to pain signals. Possible causes for this include: abnormally high levels of certain chemicals in the brain that signal pain and/ or an increased sensitivity of the brain to pain signals. Abnormal pain processing may also be responsible for symptoms experienced in several chronic pain disorders that many fibromyalgia patients also experience, including irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJ), chronic low back pain, and other chronic pain disorders.
You should read product labels, and discuss all therapies with a qualified healthcare provider. Natural Standard information does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.The causes of fibromyalgia remain unknown. The most current hypothesis is that fibromyalgia is the result of central nervous system malfunction, resulting in amplification (increase) of pain transmission and detection. Researchers believe that... More
