What causes fibromyalgia?
Most of the time, fibromyalgia develops gradually, without any apparent cause. Sometimes, “it appears following an illness, trauma, or a stressful or highly emotional experience,” explains the Arthritis Society of Canada. While the exact trigger for this condition remains unknown, “recent studies suggest that pain signals are not properly transmitted by nerve cells and that, instead of diminishing over time, they intensify.” As a result, the nervous system becomes overloaded, the brain struggles to decipher the messages it receives, and interprets pain sensations more intensely.
How is fibromyalgia diagnosed?
After ruling out other conditions (through negative laboratory results and/or X-rays, for example), the doctor suspects a diagnosis of fibromyalgia in people who have had widespread pain for at least three months, especially if it is accompanied by other symptoms, and particularly fatigue.
Is it possible to cure fibromyalgia?
