Fibromyalgia
Causes
It's not clear why some people develop fibromyalgia. The exact cause is unknown, but it's likely that a number of factors are involved.
There's no cure for fibromyalgia, but treatments like painkillers, talking therapies and exercise programmes may help ease some of your symptoms.
It's not clear what causes fibromyalgia. It can start after a stressful event like an injury, illness or the death of a loved one.
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