Fibromyalgia is often linked to these 7 unexpected conditions
UC expert featured in Health article
The University of Cincinnati's Lesley Arnold was featured in a Health article discussing conditions often linked with fibromyalgia.
Fibromyalgia affects about 4 million adults in the United States and usually causes chronic, widespread musculoskeletal pain and fatigue.
Arnold, MD, professor emerita at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, told Health sleeplessness and sleep disturbances are common among people with fibromyalgia. More than half of the population living with fibromyalgia experiences mental health issues including depression and anxiety at some point.
"[Fibromyalgia and mental health conditions] may share common, underlying causes," Arnold said.
Featured photo at top of a person experiencing fibromyalgia pain. Photo/Sean Anthony Eddy/iStock Photo.
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