Natural Health: I developed fibromyalgia during a stressful time at work

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Natural Health: I developed fibromyalgia during a stressful time at work

Stress, trauma, anxiety, allergies, hormonal fluctuations, infection, weather change, and fever are all common triggers for fibromyalgia flare-ups.

I developed fibromyalgia during a stressful time at work. The muscle spasms come and go, usually triggered by cold weather or emotional upset. I'm in my late 40s and also going through menopause. What would you advise?

Stress, trauma, anxiety, allergies, hormonal fluctuations, infection, weather change, and fever are all common triggers for fibromyalgia flare-ups. It was once thought that a bacterial or viral infection was the root cause of the condition, and while this has not been ruled out completely, it has yet to be proven conclusively.

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