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What Causes Fibromyalgia?
Experts do not know what causes fibromyalgia. There are several theories about possible causes or triggers. Inadequate sleep is a possible trigger. Another is suffering an injury such as physical or emotional trauma. Some experts believe that a viral or bacterial infection plays a part.
Abnormal production of pain-related chemicals in the brain and nerves also contributes to the symptoms of fibromyalgia. It's thought that any one of these factors may bring on the symptoms of fibromyalgia in someone who is already genetically predisposed to the condition.
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Reviewed by Marc C. Levesque, MD, PhD on November 10, 2008
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