10. The Link Between Fibromyalgia and Trauma
Many people with fibromyalgia can trace the onset of their symptoms to a certain physical or emotional trauma, or a series of traumatic events. After decades of research, many experts are convinced that these traumatic events do indeed cause fibromyalgia.
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