Can stress make fibromyalgia symptoms worse?

Stress is known to make fibromyalgia symptoms worse; it can exacerbate or trigger a flare-up in fibromyalgia, as well as other connective tissue diseases. Watch rheumatologist Natalie Azar, MD, explain the impact stress can have on fibromyalgia.

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  • Does stress make fibromyalgia symptoms worse?

  • What is the importance of sleep and exercise for fibromyalgia?

  • Can my diet affect my fibromyalgia?

  • Can the change of seasons or the weather impact my fibromyalgia symptoms?

  • How can I tell if my fibromyalgia treatment is working?

  • How can I prevent fibromyalgia flare-ups?

  • How is fibromyalgia triggered?

  • What are the causes of fibromyalgia?

  • What causes fibromyalgia?

  • What are the symptoms of fibromyalgia?

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