Fibromyalgia Risk Factors

Identifying Risk Factors

What Causes Fibromyalgia?

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There is still some disagreement among researchers as to the cause of fibromyalgia. There is, however, little disagreement that for the majority of patients, its onset is triggered by some form of trauma.

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More Fibromyalia Info

What is Fibromyalgia?
Find the definition of fibromyalgia as well as fibromyalgia risk factors here.
Fibromyalgia Treatment
Since there is no known cure for fibromyalgia (FM), treatment efforts are directed at relieving symptoms and improving quality of life.
The Difference Between Tender Points and Trigger Points
When people talk about fibromyalgia, they sometimes use the terms tender points and trigger points interchangeably. In actuality, they have quite different meanings.

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Vs. Fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia or Chronic Fatigue Syndrome?
How do you tell whether you have fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome (also known as “Myalgic Encephalopathy” or “ME”) or both? Are they completely unrelated disorders, sister illnesses that share similar symptoms, or one disease with two different names?
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Risk Factors
Chronic fatigue is most often experienced by individuals 40 - 50 years old. Studies have found that four times the number of women than men have CFS.
What Causes Chronic Fatigue Syndrome?
Currently, the cause of chronic fatigue syndrome (also called myalgic encephalopathy or ME/CFS) remains a mystery.