Fibromyalgia Flashcards
1
Q
Causes of fibromyalgia
A
Trauma “I haven’t been right since…”
Hypothyroidism - thyroid hormones normally inhibit substance P secretion
SIBO
Dysbiosis- altered composition of SCFA-metabolising bacteria
Infections
Nutritional deficiencies: D, B12, Mg
Gluten reactivity
Heavy metals
SNPs (MTHFR, COMT, GSTM1)
