what could have caused my fibromyalgia?

Answer 1

currently, no one knows for sure. however, many doctors and researchers feel that there appears to be a genetic link.

fortunately, it is no longer thought of being an illness of "middle age women" only. many of us that have been diagnosed can remember having symptoms since childhood, such as "growing pains" in the legs and sleeping poorly.

fibro is an auto immune illness that has neurological complications.
like many illnesses, there probably wasn't one "cause." a lot of people remember the symptoms being worst after an accident or a severe illness such as a bad flu. that probably means that the body finally "had enough" and couldn't fight the fibro any more and it's why we finally feel it bad enough often enough to get diagnosed.

rather than the link in the previous answer, which gave little info, do a general search and look for sites from hospitals such as the mayo clinic or the cdc. you will get more information there.

Answer 2

Fibromyalgia is described as inflammation of the fibrous or connective tissue of the body. Widespread muscle pain, fatigue, and multiple tender points characterize these conditions. Fibrositis, fibromyalgia, and fibromyositis are names given to a set of symptoms believed to be caused by the same general problem.

Sometimes it occurs in several members of a family, suggesting that it may be an inherited disorder. People with fibromyalgia are most likely to complain of three primary symptoms: muscle and joint pain, stiffness, and fatigue.

Pain is the major symptom with aches, tenderness, and stiffness of multiple muscles, joints, and soft tissues. The pain also tends to move from one part of the body to another. It is most common in the neck, shoulders, chest, arms, legs, hips, and back. Although the pain is present most of the time and may last for years, the severity of the pain is changeable and dependent on individual patient perception.

Symptoms of fatigue may result from the individual's chronic pain coupled with anxiety about the problem and how to find relief. The inflammatory process also produces chemicals that are known to cause fatigue. Other common symptoms are tension headaches, difficulty swallowing, recurrent abdominal pain, diarrhea, and numbness or tingling of the extremities. Stress, anxiety, depression, or lack of sleep can increase symptoms. Intensity of symptoms is variable ranging from gradual improvement to episodes of recurrent symptoms.-

Answer 3

There are 4 "Routes" to Fibromyalgia. And 4 "Versions".

www.FibroFix.com

All free site. Free help by email world-wide, too.

The truth will set you free.

Answer 4

http://www.fibromyalgiasource.com has lots of information about Fibromyalgia and may be able to provide you with some information.

Answer 5

my guess

Hormones in our Chicken, Beef, Pork, Poultry

Pesticides in our fruits & veggies

Polution in our water

Stressful jobs

Etc................