Risk factors
Risk factors for fibromyalgia include:
- Your sex. Fibromyalgia occurs more often in women than in men.
- Age. Fibromyalgia tends to develop during early and middle adulthood. But it can also occur in children and older adults.
- Disturbed sleep patterns. It's unclear whether sleeping difficulties are a cause or a result of fibromyalgia — but people with sleep disorders, such as nighttime muscle spasms in the legs, restless legs syndrome or sleep apnea, can also develop fibromyalgia.
- Family history. You may be more likely to develop fibromyalgia if a relative also has the condition.
- Rheumatic disease. If you have a rheumatic disease, such as rheumatoid arthritis, lupus or ankylosing spondylitis, you may be more likely to have fibromyalgia.
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