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Members explored whether childhood strep throat or scarlet fever might be connected to fibromyalgia, with the majority sharing they had... Read more

Members explored whether childhood strep throat or scarlet fever might be connected to fibromyalgia, with the majority sharing they had frequent strep infections as children, often severe enough to require tonsillectomies, though few reported strep after fibromyalgia developed. Several members described patterns of recurrent illness including multiple bouts of strep, mono, shingles, and chronic tonsillitis, with some noting they had been sick monthly and missed significant school time. A recurring theme was curiosity about whether early immune challenges might relate to fibromyalgia onset, with members recognizing shared experiences of childhood illness but no clear consensus on whether strep continues after diagnosis.