Fibromyalgia Relief International Educational and Support Web Site

The exact cause of fibromyalgia has not been established. The researchers believe that there is no single cause. Similar lifestyles and life experiences among those that suffer from FMS have been found. The retention of a biochemical substance (ATP adenosine phosphate) within our cells that causes energy deficit. Retention of phosphate causes Fibromyalgia. 90% of those that suffer from fibromyalgia are women between the ages of 20 to 55. Theories such as physical injuries to the upper body, emotional stress or traumas and anything from a flu virus, an infection, in addition to prolonged illness, surgeries or emotional stress can affect the nervous system’s response to pain and trigger fibromyalgia in some people. There are sensitive pressure points on our body which are shown on the figure below.