Another common condition we see at Green Health Docs is fibromyalgia. Fibromyalgia is defined as a disorder affecting the body causing widespread musculoskeletal pain. Other negative side effects of fibromyalgia include insomnia, difficulty sleeping or concentrating, anxiety, depression, mood swings, severe joint or tissue pain, and memory recall loss or missing time. There do appear to be some triggers that can bring on a flare up of fibromyalgia, or trigger the illness entirely. Below are some of the possible triggers of this disorder in patients: Repeated injuries to the same area Traumatic event – physical or emotional Rheumatoid arthritis Lupus Severe Stress Preexisting autoimmune disease Genetics (passed to a patient through genes) Click here to read our in-depth look at fibromyalgia and using medical marijuana. Green Health Docs States That List Fibromyalgia (or Pain) as a Qualifying Condition (or allow a licensed physician to make the call): Missouri Maryland West Virginia