WHAT IS THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN STRESS AND FIBROMYALGIA ?

No one really knows the answer to this question. It is believed that in some cases the onset of fibromyalgia may have followed a particularly stressful event or episode in a person's life. This stress may have been psychological in nature or may have been the type of stress experienced when trauma results from a serious injury or accident. 

Stress, however, also plays a role in triggering certain fibromyalgia symptoms or worsening the degree to which they are felt. The physical stress brought about by strenous exertion, for example, can result in a "bad day" for an FMS sufferer. And certain odors or loud sounds or bright lights have been known to bring about the headaches that are often associated with fibromyalgia as well.

Return to the: Fibromyalgia Information Page

Addtional Information regarding Fibromyalgia

• How long must pain last for it to be considered fibromyalgia? 
• How does a TENS unit reduce fibromyalgia pain? 
• Fibromyalgia and morning muscle stiffness 
• Fibromyalgia and tender points 
• Fibromyalgia and fibro fog or brain fog 
• How many people with Fibromyalgia have irritable bowel syndrome? 
• How is Fibrositis different from Fibromyalgia? 
• How more likely are women to get Fibromyalgia than men? 
• What is the relationship between stress and fibromyalgia? 

Questions about Social Security Disability and SSI

• Disability attorneys for legal assistance on SSI and SSD 
• How to pay a disability lawyer 
• Disability benefits for children 
• If I become disabled when is the right time to apply or file for SSDI or SSI disability benefits ? 
• How to file for ssd disability 
• How do I win SSI