is fibromyalgia an autoimmune
Fibromyalgia is NOT an autoimmune disease. The cause of fibromyalgia is unknown. Persons who have other diseases may be more likely to have fibromyalgia. These diseases include rheumatoid arthritis, lupus and ankylosing spondylitis. The symptoms of fibromyalgia are sometimes the same as in many autoimmune diseases and diagnosis may be difficult.