Fibromyalgia: Symptoms and Causes

Video content above is prompted by the following:

• Can you explain what fibromyalgia is, its primary symptoms, and how it differs from other chronic pain conditions?
  • Which symptoms do patients typically find most burdensome or disruptive in their daily lives?
  • What are some common conditions that often coexist with fibromyalgia?
• The exact cause of fibromyalgia is still unknown. Could you discuss the leading theories regarding its development, particularly the role of genetics, infections, and trauma?
  • What are additional risk factors for fibromyalgia?