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