Achieve Health – Retford, Nottinghamshire
Fibromyalgia often runs in families, suggesting a genetic component. Some individuals may be more susceptible due to inherited differences in pain perception and stress regulation.
Events such as surgery, infections, accidents, or significant emotional stress can act as triggers. These experiences may alter how the nervous system responds to pain, leading to the development or worsening of symptoms.
Fibromyalgia is commonly associated with heightened sensitivity within the central nervous system. This can amplify pain signals and increase sensitivity to touch, sound, temperature, and other sensory input.
Poor or non-restorative sleep is common in fibromyalgia and can significantly worsen pain, fatigue, and cognitive symptoms. Disrupted sleep may also reduce the body’s ability to regulate pain effectively.
Fibromyalgia often occurs alongside other conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), migraines, chronic fatigue, or temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders. These conditions may share similar underlying nervous system mechanisms.
