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Not until very long ago, most doctors would shrug and prescript some analgesics when someone found them showing symptoms of Fibromyalgia.
Even worse, sometimes they considered it to be the same thing as depression (or at least a kind of it) plus they prescribed treatment only for that particular set of symptoms.
Nowadays though, more and more specialists agree on one fact: Fibromyalgia is a stand-alone syndrome, although its symptoms can differ from one person to another and often they even overlap with the ones from other syndromes, disorders and diseases.
As for the causes of Fibromyalgia, there is no general consensus and the opinions are spread one of the professionals.
Still, Fibromyalgia might have unusual causes that the doctor might not be conscious of. Listed here are 15 of the most uncommon causes and risk factors for Fibromyalgia that are quite unknown to doctors, certainly not because they are poorly trained in this direction, but because these causes can stay well hidden unless they’re discovered over time.
1- A traumatic event
Fibromyalgia is very often comorbid with depression and anxiety which two disorders can appear following a traumatic event, like the death of the loved one. Although depression may not be an underlying cause proper to add mass to Fibromyalgia, it’s really a risk factor.
2- Food
This may seem obvious, but unhealthy food can in fact influence the development of Fibromyalgia. Not providing your body using the necessary nutrients can invariably be considered a risk factor and it can “help” using the development of lots of diseases, disorders and syndromes, among which Fibromyalgia may also be included.
3- Thyroid-related dysfunctions
The thyroid gland is very important within your body because it regulates one’s metabolism. Furthermore, it can modify the weight gain (or the weight reduction) of a patient, it can affect his/her sleep, his/her level of energy, and lots of other things. Checking for indications of trouble in this region might be helpful in patients with Fibromyalgia, since sometimes, adequate treatment for a thyroid disorder can help alleviate the Fibromyalgia symptoms as well.
4- Smoking
This is, again, no actual cause for Fibromyalgia, but a major risk factor. Studies have shown that patients who are smokers have a tendency to develop Fibromyalgia more than those who are not.
5- Poor physical condition
Working out is not good just for your physical appearance or for the way your heart works, but also for your current state to be. Not being a master can be, again, an essential risk factor for Fibromyalgia, especially when it is developed comorbid with depression.
6- Candida
This may seem odd for you, but Candida can actually be a cause for Fibromyalgia. When it is improperly treated, Candida can go into the bloodstream and release toxins that will eventually result in feeling dizzy and tired and to developing digestive issues and chronic pain (all of which are common symptoms in patients with Fibromyalgia).
7- Vitamin deficiencies
Sometimes, lacking vitamin D, magnesium and B12 could be overlooked, however that, in time, they are able to lead to the growth and development of Fibromyalgia symptoms.
8- Intolerance to gluten
This kind of intolerance has become extensively known ever since the “gluten-free diet” craze. Still, the issue can be very serious and gluten intolerance can lead to developing a particular set of Fibromyalgia causes that are, surprisingly, not related to obese. Sleep disturbances, fatigue, depression, pain as well as cognitive impairment are some of the Fibromyalgia symptoms brought on by gluten intolerance.
9- Stress
Being chronically stressed is mainly related to the adrenal glands and it can start showing symptoms of Fibromyalgia.
10- Genes
The fact that genes could possibly be the reason for the development of Fibromyalgia is quite well-known. Still, not many may know that it’s actually a MTHFR mutations test that can show whether one is predisposed to developing Fibromyalgia symptoms or otherwise.
11- Twins
This may seem, again, quite odd, but research has shown that those who have a monozygotic twin show 15% more chances than their brother/sister to build up Fibromyalgia symptoms (of that pain is the most poignant one).
12- Mycotoxins
This type of toxins can result in the introduction of certain Fibromyalgia symptoms, however their side effects are not limited to that, being that they are quite strong.
13- Lack of glutathione
Having a glutathione deficiency means that the body cannot properly detoxify itself, which, again, may lead to the development of certain symptoms that are common to Fibromyalgia patients.
14- Mercury
It is a well-known fact that mercury is toxic for the human body, however, you may have a higher level from it in your own body and not know it. Make sure that you are correctly tested for chemical toxins, especially because this is definitely an important part in detecting why Fibromyalgia has developed in your case and the most adequate treatment.
15- Sleep disturbance
Apparently, sleeping badly is not only an indicator but it can as well be an underlying cause in some instances. Research has shown that sleep disturbances are sometimes linked to the development of Fibromyalgia and that waking up on your IV level of sleep could be a bit of the puzzle.
