Types of Fibromyalgia

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There are Four Types of Fibromyalgia which are mentioned below
1. Primary Fibromyalgia: In this type of Fibromyalgia pain occurs in muscles, tendons, and ligaments throughout the body. the cause for this Fibromyalgia is not known till now. this type of Fibromyalgia affects young and middle-aged women, but they can also be found in men, children, adolescents, and older adults.

2. Concomitant Fibromyalgia: In this type of Fibromyalgia that co-exists with another condition that causes muscle pain, such as arthritis, or other diseases of the connective tissue. This occurs along with another condition such as osteoarthritis or scoliosis, with no clear relationship

3. Secondary (or reactive) Fibromyalgia: This type of fibromyalgia is caused by another disorder. It may also be associated with overuse or trauma to the muscles, such as that experienced following a motor vehicle accident. In this fibromyalgia, the pain is often localized that is it occurs in a specific area of the body. Men are more likely to have secondary fibromyalgia than primary fibromyalgia.

There are two types of Secondary (or reactive) fibromyalgia
a. Fibromyalgia that occurs in the presence of an underlying disease, such as RA, lupus hypothyroidism, or cancer.

b. Post - Traumatic Fibromyalgia: This is a special type of secondary fibromyalgia which is commonly seen following a trauma such as a motor vehicle accident or work injury.

4. Regional Fibromyalgia: This is a type of localized form of fibromyalgia, which will have 11 of 18 positive tender points.