A member asked:

I have been feeling old, if u have been injured can that bring on fibromyalgia?

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Fibromyalgia: It is reported that neck injuries can increase the risk for developing symptoms of fibromyalgia, as well as stress & poor sleep. Consult your primary care doc. For workup & tx recommendations.

Answered 5/6/2016

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Dr. Laurence Badgley answered

Specializes in General Practice

Yes: Mechanical injuries commonly primary causation for fibromyalgia. Over time injured body parts, unconsciously splinted & protected, develop soft tissue atrophy from disuse. Resultant chronic soft tissue spasms lead to painful trigger points, begetting further splinting and guarding; as the FM syndrome begets itself. By time of full-blown chronic widespread pain, original injury oft forgotten.

Answered 9/28/2016

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