What is the cause of fibromyalgia?
The exact cause of FMS is still uncertain. What has been clearly shown, however, is that it is a disturbance of the Mind-Body equilibrium. The pain is most likely due to central nervous system processing of sensation resulting in an abnormal increase in pain perception. Various stresses, both external and internal, are known to be involved in the production and perpetuation of FMS. Again it is a disorder of the Mind-Body equilibrium and is not considered as a disease, but as an illness. How is Fibromyalgia Best Treated? The essence of modern therapy is based on the restoration of the Mind-Body equilibrium. Some medications may help decrease the muscle pains, but they do not get to the basis of the problem. The program at KRH has been developed and refined since 1989 and is based on the RETRAIN program first developed by Dr. Paul Davidson and was the basis of his book Chronic Muscle Pain Syndrome in 1989. This program integrates Mind-Body function and is now widely accepted by the medic
The exact cause is currently unknown. The onset of FMS may follow an illness like the flu, a traumatic incident like an automobile accident or fall, or severe emotional stress. Abnormal brain chemistry levels may be present in FMS, although the cause of the abnormalities is not well understood. Because of the greater prevalence of FMS in women, the role of sex hormones, such as estrogen and progesterone, is of considerable interest. However, at this time, very little is know about how sex hormones may influence pain and other symptoms of FMS.
