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HOW DID I GET FIBROMYALGIA?

There are several theories as to how people contract Fibromyalgia, but no specific proof. Research continues and we report on recent findings where appropriate. Please Contact Us if you can update us on current research inc web links.

• Born with it - it could be that the disease is present in some people from birth and they exhibit some mild symptoms in youth. The symptoms increase with age and may worsen from age 30 onwards, although this varies with each sufferer. Certainly there is evidence that more YOUNGER people are being diagnosed in recent years suggesting a possible inherited or birth defect may be responsible for the disease in around 1% or more of the population.
• An accident - is considered another cause, possible a car crash, a fall, or even a trip which wrenches muscles and ligaments which then triggers the onset of the disease.
• Stress and trauma - is the third and potentially less likely cause, but never-the-less possible option to bring about symptoms in a some cases. 

There are some key areas that are considered as linked to the above or as other potential causes of Fibromyalgia, or have similar symptoms to causing the sufferer to believe they have Fibromyalgia when in fact their problem is caused by another disease. The reverse is true, you think you have x, or y when in fact you have Fibromyalgia;

• Immune system problems - Certain immunologic abnormalities are common among people with fibromyalgia. Some suggest that fibromyalgia is the result of toxins accumulating in the muscles from lactic acid build-up. 
• Irritable Bowel Syndrome is a very common condition, but is especially prevalent in people with Fibromyalgia. IBS is found in approximately 60% of Fibromyalgia patients. more details ...
• Physically Unfit Muscles  There is increasing evidence that people with fibromyalgia have unfit or poorly developed muscles. It is not yet known whether unfit muscles are the cause or the result of fibromyalgia. Nonetheless, this fact is very important; it suggests that people who are able to engage in a regular exercise program will see major improvement in their symptoms. 
• Disturbance in brain chemistry - Many people who develop fibromyalgia have a history of clinical depression. 
• Sleep Disturbances or Insomnia. Many researchers have noticed that fibromyalgia sufferers have a low level of serotonin. They suggest that the central cause of the pain of fibromyalgia is due to this low level of serotonin. Chronic low levels of serotonin cause the sensation of pain to be greatly exaggerated. The low levels of serotonin also may be the culprit of the insomnia and sleep disturbances found in fibromyalgia patients.
• Infection with the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), the virus that causes infectious mononucleosis, or with the fungus Candida albicans
• Food allergy (dairy products, wheat, fermented foods, and nightshades-potatoes, eggplant-are most common)
• Emotional stress - How Chronic Emotional Stress Can Ruin Your Health. Learn Natural ways to reduce stress and improve your health. more ...
• Intestinal candida overgrowth - Many people suffer from an overgrowth of the micro-organism Candida Albicans. This condition (called Candidiasis) presents with a wide variety of symptoms which may vary greatly in each individual case more...
• Nutritional deficiencies - are more common than most people believe. Few of us eat very well, and nutritional deficiencies are very common. more ...
• Adrenal exhaustion - The effects of adrenal dysfunction can be profound: fatigue and weakness, suppression of the immune system, muscle and bone loss, moodiness or depression, hormonal imbalance, skin problems, autoimmune disorders, and dozens of other symptoms. more ...
• Chronic mercury poisoning from amalgam dental fillings details
• Anaemia - you get anaemia when you don't have enough red blood cells. This makes it difficult for your blood to carry oxygen, causing unusual tiredness and other symptoms. more...
• Hypoglycemia - also called low blood sugar, occurs when your blood glucose (blood sugar) level drops too low to provide enough energy for your body's activities. In adults or children older than 10 years, hypoglycemia is uncommon except as a side effect of diabetes treatment, but it can result from other medications or diseases, hormone or enzyme deficiencies. more...
• Hypothyroidism - is a condition in which the body lacks sufficient thyroid hormone. Since the main purpose of thyroid hormone is to "run the body's metabolism", it is understandable that people with this condition will have symptoms associated with a slow metabolism. more ...
• Celiac Disease - People with celiac disease tend to have other autoimmune diseases. The connection between celiac disease and these diseases may be genetic. www.celiac.org

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