Fibromyalgia Risk Factors

Read about Risk Factors of Fibromyalgia presented in simple easy to understand language

Risk Factors of Fibromyalgia include the Following
It is possible to develop fibromyalgia with or without the risk factors listed below. But, the more risk factors you undergo, the greater the likelihood of developing fibromyalgia. There are still many questions regarding the exact causes of fibromyalgia, so risk factors are still being identified.

Currently, risk factors include
Gender: Fibromyalgia will affect both men or women, but statistics show that women are seven times more likely affected by fibromyalgia than men.

Age: People between the ages of 20-60 are at the highest risk of affected by fibromyalgia, although it will occur at any age.

Genetic Factors: Indication is there that genetic factors are involved in the development of fibromyalgia. Studies show that people with family members who have fibromyalgia are at a higher risk of developing it themselves.

Specific Lifestyle Factors: People who have experienced a traumatic physical or emotional event (such as divorce, car accident, etc.) will be at the higher risk of developing fibromyalgia.

Psychiatric Illness: Most of the individuals with fibromyalgia report a history of psychiatric symptoms, many patients do not, and there is no clear evidence that psychiatric illness causes fibromyalgia

Disturbed sleep patterns: It is not clear that sleeping difficulties can cause  fibromyalgia — people with sleep disorders, such as nighttime muscle spasms in the legs, restless legs syndrome or sleep apnea, can also develop fibromyalgia.

Rheumatic Disease: Patients affected by rheumatic disease, such as rheumatoid arthritis, lupus or ankylosing spondylitis are more likely to have fibromyalgia.