You may ask yourself if you have any of the risk factors for Fibromyalgia, here is a list of some of the factors.?Ç While no one really knows what causes Fibromyalgia in people, some people do have things in common.
Here is a list from Brigham and Women?¢Ç¨Ñ¢s Hospital.
It is possible to develop fibromyalgia with or without the risk factors listed below. However, the more risk factors you have, the greater your likelihood of developing fibromyalgia. If you have a number of risk factors, ask your healthcare provider what you can do to reduce your risk.
There are still many questions regarding the exact cause(s) of fibromyalgia, so risk factors are still being identified. Currently, risk factors include:
Gender
Although fibromyalgia may develop in men or women, statistics show that women are seven times more likely to develop fibromyalgia than men.
Age
People between the ages of 20-60 are at the highest risk of developing the onset of fibromyalgia, although it may occur at any age.
Genetic Factors
There is some indication that genetic factors may be involved in the development of fibromyalgia. Studies have shown that people with family members who have fibromyalgia are at a higher risk of developing it themselves.
Specific Lifestyle Factors
People who have recently experienced a traumatic physical or emotional event (such as divorce, car accident, etc.) may be at a higher risk of developing fibromyalgia.
Psychiatric Illness
While the majority of individuals with fibromyalgia report a history of psychiatric symptoms, many patients do not, and there is no clear evidence that psychiatric illness causes fibromyalgia.
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