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The possible risk factors for fibromyalgia include: | |||
*Sex. Women are twice as likely to have fibromyalgia as men | |||
*Stressful or traumatic events, such as car accidents, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) | |||
*Repetitive injuries. Injury from repetitive stress on a joint, such as frequent knee bending | |||
*Illness (such as viral infections) | |||
*Family history | |||
*Obesity | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
Risk Factors
The possible risk factors for fibromyalgia include:
- Sex. Women are twice as likely to have fibromyalgia as men
- Stressful or traumatic events, such as car accidents, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- Repetitive injuries. Injury from repetitive stress on a joint, such as frequent knee bending
- Illness (such as viral infections)
- Family history
- Obesity