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Could fibromilga be a result of back surgerys gone bad...?

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No.: No evidence to support this.

Answered 10/4/2016

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Dr. Stephen Kibrick answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

Possible, Not likely: Fibromyalgia is chronic disorder with widespread pain, tenderness and fatigue. It affects 5,000,000 Americans and 80-90% are women. Exact causes are uncertain, but some associate onset with a physically or emotionally stressful event, like an auto accident. There does seem to be a genetic component. Best treatment involves pain clinic including pain doctor, physical therapist, and psychologist

Answered 6/22/2015

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