There is a great article about childhood trauma and fibro. Someone told me about it. I think I looked up childhood trauma and fibro and it came up. Very interestimg.

If you google "fibromyalgia ethnicity " some peer reviewed articles come up indicating no apparent ethnic preference for this lovely disorder

Fibromyalgia seems to be a world wide illness.but like us it is only just now being categorized as a true illness. We all have a long way to go xx ivy

Good question, Claire. I do not know any Asian or East Indian folks with fibro either. Doesn't mean there aren't any. Many do not eat meat. Rice and vegetables for many are their main meals. So long term eating habits and lifestyle could play a part. Genetically speaking many do not appear to have the same tendency for particular conditions such as diabetes, asthma, etc. I have researched and studied on Ghandi who was a leader in East India. He adopted his own unique lifestyle and was very healthy and good living. Fasting is also a regular part of life for many of them. Overindulgence is not a way of life for them as well. They live peaceful lives generally. But that is not to say they have never experienced violence or trauma. Ayerveda is another practice which takes in diet and lifestyle. It's something to research at least.

One thought is that it is a disease which societal response might dictate diagnosis. In other words, some cultures may not be receptive to the idea of fibromyalgia and therefore it may not even be recognized