How common is having fibromyalgia? who is mainly affected?

Very Common: Fibromyalgia affects as many as 1in 50 americans. Fibromyalgia can be seen in women, men and children. However is it most frequently seen in women and people with autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis and lupus.

Common: Fibromyalgia affects 2-4% of the us population with 9 women affected for every man. Typical age at onset is 20-55 years old. Many patients have numerous associated symptoms besides the muscle pain like tmj, headaches, bowel and bladder problems, etc.