Fibromyalgia - Causes

Causes of Secondary Fibromyalgia

Secondary fibromyalgia has the characteristic symptoms of fibromyalgia but, unlike primary fibromyalgia, a specific cause can be identified. Possible causes include:

• Physical injury -- In one study, for example, secondary fibromyalgia developed in over 20% of patients who had neck injuries. The symptoms are identical to those of primary fibromyalgia but are harder to treat. Another study reported a high rate of fibromyalgia in workers who had repetitive stress injuries, although it is not clear which condition came first.
• Ankylosing spondylitis
• Surgery
• Lyme disease

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• Hepatitis C

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• Endometriosis -- According to a 2001 study, about 31% of women with endometriosis go on to develop fibromyalgia or chronic fatigue syndrome, a related illness.

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