Women tend to be affected with fibromyalgia more than men, with the onset of symptoms in the 20's and 30's. Fibromyalgia is often misdiagnosed lending to its chronic nature, unnecessary medical treatment and emotional distress and frustration.
Predisposing factors for fibromyalgia have been postulated to be physical trauma, psychological stress, history of abuse and genetic.
Some conditions which can co-exist or be confused with fibromyalgia are hypothyroidism, myopathy, rheumatic disease, nutrient dificiencies, sleep disorders and mental conditions.
Serotonin receptors are more abundant in the intestinal tract than in the brain - one reason people get "butterflies" in their stomach when they get nervous. If you have irritable bowel syndrome, taking 300mg of 5HTP 100mg three times a day along with a good optimal daily allowance multivitamin with magnesium would be a good supplement to try.
Other supplements which may benefit Fibromyalgia are: S-adenosyl-L-methionine (SAMe), An amino acid found in green tea (L-theanine) and 5HTP.
