I found a question and answer on Google that just doesn't make sense to me. First I read that it may be different in different people,, meaning (?} that it could be autoimmune. Then it says Fibro is not autoimmune, which I thought it is. So, here's Google's answer.
Is fibromyalgia autoimmune or neurological?
They may be different in different people. Current research suggests involvement of the nervous system, particularly the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord). Fibromyalgia is… read more
Yes, I’ve had costochondritis that lasted for years. Honestly diet and exercise help keep it at bay. I walk regularly and do stretches too.
Fibro is considered a chronic syndrome, not a disease as such. It’s a syndrome because it’s a collection of symptoms.
My understanding is that fibromialgia is not considered as an autoimmune disease based on current research studies.
"An autoimmune disease is a condition in which your immune system mistakenly attacks your body. "
"In laboratory tests, people with fibromyalgia typically have low inflammatory markers, while autoimmune diseases are associated with high inflammatory markers."
https://www.verywellhealth.com/is-fibromyalgia-...
However it could be confusing that fibromialgia patients often have comorbid conditions which are often autoimmune such as rheumatoid arthritis or lupus, IBD or MS and their symptoms are overlapping with fibromialgia symptoms. So you can have Fibro and other diseases unfortunately but fibro on its own would not elevate your inflammatory markers.
From what I understand it is not autoimmune. It is neurological and muscular. But, I am no expert.
The fact is that Fybromyalgia IS a Chronic,debilitating condition/illness that greatly reduces your quality of life due to widespread pain/extreme fatigue and includes a long list of symptoms that can outdo even the best medical encyclopaedia,,!!! Often there are other underlying medical conditions that cause inflammation/swelling and other symptoms on top of Fybro(GPs diagnose Fybro from the pain pressure points when all tests are negative). Sadly it’s a case where you have to keep going back and persisting that you have symptoms that go beyond fybro ie. Swelling and inflammation can be a sign of rheumatoid arthritis/MS/Lupus which can be tested for but often the blood tests are negative,even if you’re positive..!!! IT’s trial n error and extremely frustrating.Sending well n warm wishes to all 🥰