Fibromyalgia: Linked to other health problems?

Date Updated: 09/15/2020

Answer Section

Yes. Fibromyalgia often coexists with other health problems, so your doctor may also ask if you experience:

Back or neck pain
Headaches
Frequent or painful urination
Jaw pain
Irritable bowel syndrome

In some cases, these coexisting problems might be connected to how your body processes pain signals. In fibromyalgia, your brain amplifies pain signals, so you feel a higher level of pain than what might be commonly expected for certain types of painful stimuli.