Diseases and Conditions

Juvenile fibromyalgia

Risk factors

Risk factors for fibromyalgia include:

  • Your sex. Fibromyalgia is diagnosed more often in girls and women.
  • Family history. You may be more likely to develop fibromyalgia if a parent or sibling also has the condition.
  • Rheumatic disease. If you have a rheumatic disease, such as rheumatoid arthritis or lupus, you may be more likely to develop fibromyalgia.