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Coventry, UK

Can fibro and MS have an element of gentics? My sister rang me yesturday about what she going through. And it strange hoe we both are suffice with the same issues. It so canny. It's scary.

March 7, 2016
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Members shared their personal experiences regarding the genetic connection between fibromyalgia and MS, with many confirming that multiple... Read more

Members shared their personal experiences regarding the genetic connection between fibromyalgia and MS, with many confirming that multiple family members across generations (mothers, daughters, sisters, cousins) have been diagnosed with similar conditions. Several members recommended that the original poster's sister see a doctor for proper evaluation and referral, while noting that fibromyalgia and MS can present with overlapping symptoms and are sometimes misdiagnosed as each other. A recurring theme was the strong family patterns members observed in their own lives, with some mentioning that childhood trauma and inherited factors during conception may also play a role in developing fibromyalgia.

A MyFibroTeam Member

Definitely both my daughters have fibromyalgia both at different stages, so with me having it I reckon it had to be hereditary xxxx

March 7, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

Yes. @A MyFibroTeam Member is right. As kids, we often suffer the same things as our siblings. And childhood trauma has been linked to fibromyalgia sufferers. I'm not sure if you had any childhood trauma, but, it is common. My sister is 8 years old than me, yet, we both suffer wit a lot of the same symptoms.
But also, if one of your parents had fibromyalgia when you were conceived, studies have shown that the child can inherit fibromyalgia that way. My daughter never experienced any childhood trauma, but, I've had fibromyalgia since I was a kid. She's 21. She's been showing symptoms since she was a kid.

March 7, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

Hi Emma hunni. There can be a link between fibro and ms. I suggest your sister makes an appointment hunni to go and see her Dr and he should put in a referral for her to the hospital. Fibromylgia and Ms can be genetic hunni. It can run in the family. If you would like a chat or any support, please feel free to message me anytime hunni. I will try my best to supprt you hunni. I have been diagnosed with fibromylgia for about 7 years hunni. I also have depression, anxiety and PTSD which doesn't help my situation. Sending you gentle hugs sweetie. Itsoveky to meet you hunni. Please feel free to add me on your team. Xxxxxx

March 7, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

My mum has had for over 35 years but only diagnosed about 8 years ago. My daughter who is 25 has it.. Diagnosed late 2015 and I was diagnosed Jan 2016 tho having follow up tests for MS as my symptoms more orientated that direction according to neurologist. And yes they are genetically prone diseases that present themselves with similar symptoms.. To point that some have been misdiagnosed as each other x

March 7, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

Yes it can run in the family xx

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