What causes fibromyalgia?
While there is no known cause for fibromyalgia. recent medical studies undertaken by scientists has revealed some new startling facts about the pain disorder. One of the new discoveries is; sufferers with fibromyalgia process pain differently to other humans.
In humans there is a chemical within the cerebro-spinal fluid entitled substance ‘P’. Substance ‘P’ transmits pain signals to the brain. The key discovery in our case is substance ‘P’ is almost 3 times higher in sufferers with the disorder as in those who don’t have fibromyalgia.
There are various peer reviewed theories about why fibromyalgia develops in humans these include; An abnormal or sporadic sleep patterns being a factor in developing the disease. Research has shown sufferers of fibromyalgia usually have an altered pattern during either one or more of the stages of sleep including R.E.M. sleep.
Another theory is sufferers have subnormal amount of key nerve chemicals or neurotransmitters. The purpose of these transmitters is they send out messages to nerves and brain. This potentially explains why both the subnormal sleeping patterns and pain associated with fibromyalgia.
Another theory is that the symptoms may be a reaction to an unknown virus infection. Though it must be stated that several events may occur to cause such as persistent disorder like fibromyalgia.
Other noted theories include;
Genetic Predisposition or susceptibility
Stress related events
Sleep disturbance
Dopamine abnormality
Serotonin levels
Human growth hormone abnormality
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