Category Archives: Childhood
The Relationship Between Childhood Trauma and Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia is defined as a chronic disorder characterized by widespread pain, fatigue, joint and muscle tenderness. Although fibromyalgia is a common musculoskeletal disorder surpassed only by osteoarthritis, it remains misunderstood and frequently misdiagnosed. There is no clear cause for fibromyalgia … Continue reading
Possible Causes of Fibromyalgia
Several Factors May Play a Part in Causing Fibromyalgia Experts have a number of theories about the possible causes of fibromyalgia. But they do not yet know its exact cause. It’s likely that a number of factors may trigger and … Continue reading
Why does it hurt?
Researchers believe repeated nerve stimulation causes the brains of people with fibromyalgia to change. This change involves an abnormal increase in levels of certain chemicals in the brain that signal pain (neurotransmitters). In addition, the brain’s pain receptors seem to … Continue reading