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I wonder why it is,that females get fibromyalgia more than males? Has anyone got a theory on this?

June 12, 2016
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Members explored theories on why fibromyalgia appears more common in women, with many believing men suffer silently due to societal pressure... Read more

Members explored theories on why fibromyalgia appears more common in women, with many believing men suffer silently due to societal pressure to appear tough and avoid showing vulnerability, leading to underdiagnosis rather than true gender difference. Several members shared that trauma, stress, hormonal influences, and other health conditions may trigger fibromyalgia regardless of gender, with one member describing how a car accident led to their diagnosis and how consistent exercise like aquafit and stretching significantly improved their symptoms over 23 years. A recurring theme was the importance of creating safe spaces where all fibromyalgia warriors, male and female, can share their experiences without stigma, along with practical advice to listen to your body, prioritize sleep, stay active even when it hurts, and find strength in community support.

A MyFibroTeam Member

I dont think the amount of male sufferers is a true amount. Men have been taugh since a young age to be tough and not to show your pain.This illness would test the toughest mans sanity. There are more and more men being disgnoised because this pain is not one you can suffer in silance.
I think sites like these will give them a platform to air how they are with out the the stygmatism of the tuff matcho man.
I just hope it will reach those men.

June 12, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

I don't think that it's gender bias, I've been reading a lot n it says if you had major trauma to more than one part of your body at,an young age or actually anytime its major youcan get this horrible nasty crapppy stuff called fibromialgia 😈😈😈 Also other illnesses can contribute too !!!! Nervous legs, RA,MS, multiple fractures, migraine headaches!!!! you just have to listen to your body n stop when it tells you too !!!! eat healthy with lots of fruits and veggies. .... keep moving even when it hurts bcuz if you don't it's way worse on you 😲😲😲 well I've carried on 4 long enough! Wishing you all less pain n restful nights πŸ˜‡πŸ‘€πŸ‘Gentle hugs flying πŸ’πŸ’Peace n Love 🌈🌈🌈✌❀❀

June 12, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

I learned that women have more hormonal issues than men do and the nerves in our body react when the hormones are in full bloom.

June 12, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

It seems that there must be some strong hormonal influence. That seems to be the suggestion in a lot of literature, particularly due to the typical age of on-set.

June 12, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

I think stress is a big factor. I think that men and women feel stress in different ways. I think we feel pain in different ways. I blame stress for my fibro.

June 13, 2016

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