Causes
These can trigger or worsen fibromyalgia symptoms and include things like viruses or other illnesses.
What are infections?
Migraines fall under this type of fibromyalgia symptom.
What are headaches?
Following a diet and exercise plan that works for you is one way to do this for symptom reduction.
What is maintaining your overall health?
This group is more likely than men to develop fibromyalgia.
Who are women?
The fact that fibromyalgia runs in families suggests this possible cause.
What is genetics?
This symptom causes extreme exhaustion that doesn’t improve even with rest.
What is fatigue?
Getting enough of this can help your symptoms feel less severe.
What is sleep?
This age group is more likely to develop fibromyalgia.
Who are people aged over 40?
Car accidents and long-term stress are examples of this type of life event that can contribute to fibromyalgia.
What is physical or emotional trauma?
This symptom involves chronic, aching or burning discomfort that can occur all over the body.
What is muscle pain?
This type of exercise builds muscle support around joints, which can reduce pain and boost daily function and energy.
What is strength training?
People with these autoimmune or joint-related conditions have an increased chance of developing fibromyalgia.
What are lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, and osteoarthritis?
Fibromyalgia pain may be linked to chemical changes in these brain messengers that help signal pain.
What are neurotransmitters?
Diarrhea and constipation are examples of this category of symptoms seen with fibromyalgia.
What are digestive problems?
This therapy helps people change negative thoughts and behaviors related to their symptoms.
What is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
This autoimmune or joint condition increases a person’s risk of developing fibromyalgia.
What is lupus?