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Is fibromyalgia genetic?

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Possibly: There is some evidence that there is a genetics may play a role in fibromyalgia.

Answered 9/28/2016

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Possibly: There has been some research that suggests that tendency to chronic pain and fibromyalgia may have some genetic basis however this question is far from clear. Most conditions are usually a combination of genetic as well as environmental factors which are complex.

Answered 4/22/2014

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Dr. Michael Rothman answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Yes: Fibromyalgia is a multifactorial consequence of hormonal, immune system and nervous system dysfunction resulting from genetic predispositions and dietary and environmental insults. These factors impact your immune system and can lead to pain and inflammation. If affecting your joints-arthritis, if affecting your connective tissue and muscles - fibromyalgia.

Answered 12/9/2013

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Dr. Laurence Badgley answered

Specializes in General Practice

Yes : #fibromyalgia has been proven to have genetic relationships. This medical information has mostly been discovered in england, where there are 32 clinics devoted to joint hypermobility syndrome (jhs). Most american doctors are ignorant of this information, see comment below. Joint hypermobility syndrome is an associated marker and has genetic relationships.

Answered 12/27/2013

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Dr. Liesa Harte answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Fibromyalgia: Fibromyalgia is a syndrome with many components. Certain genetic SNPS can predispose someone to fibromyalgia, but I would not say that it is genetic.

Answered 5/21/2015

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