There is a lot of debate surrounding whether or not neck pain is a symptom of fibromyalgia, with many people believing that it is and others asserting that it is not. The reality is that there is no clear answer, as neck pain can be a symptom of both fibromyalgia and other conditions.
One of the main reasons why there is such debate surrounding this issue is because the symptoms of fibromyalgia are often very similar to those of other conditions, making it difficult to diagnose. For example, neck pain is also a symptom of conditions like arthritis and stress. This means that if a person has neck pain and is diagnosed with fibromyalgia, it is difficult to know whether the neck pain is caused by fibromyalgia or by another condition.
That being said, there is some evidence to suggest that neck pain is more likely to be a symptom of fibromyalgia than of other conditions. For example, a study published in the journal Pain found that neck pain was more common in people with fibromyalgia than in those without the condition. Additionally, the study found that neck pain was more likely to be severe in people with fibromyalgia than in those without the condition.
So, while there is no clear answer as to whether or not neck pain is a symptom of fibromyalgia, the evidence does suggest that it is more likely to be a symptom of fibromyalgia than of other conditions.