Causes & Risk Factors of Fibromyalgia
We still have a lot to learn about the causes and risk factors of fibromyalgia, but we're learning more all the time. Find out what we do know, and how you may be able to lessen your risk.
Who's At Risk for Fibromyalgia?
Find out what factors can raise your risk of developing the chronic-pain syndrome known as fibromyalgia and what you can do to lower your risk.
Find out what factors can raise your risk of developing the chronic-pain syndrome known as fibromyalgia and what you can do to lower your risk.
What Causes Fibromyalgia?
Examine the various theories about what causes the mysterious chronic-pain condition called fibromyalgia, including primary fibromyalgia and secondary fibromyalgia.
Examine the various theories about what causes the mysterious chronic-pain condition called fibromyalgia, including primary fibromyalgia and secondary fibromyalgia.
Genetic Predisposition: Fibromyalgia & Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Find out what the term "genetic predisposition" means and how it relates to fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome.
Find out what the term "genetic predisposition" means and how it relates to fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome.
Why Are Women More Prone to Fibromyalgia & Chronic Fatigue Syndrome?
Women get fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome at far higher rates than men. Find out what factors researchers believe could be behind women's greater susceptibility to fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome.
Women get fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome at far higher rates than men. Find out what factors researchers believe could be behind women's greater susceptibility to fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome.