what are the risk factors of fibromyalgia
Subscribe to our Pain Management Advisor e-newsletter for tips to manage pain. Risk factors for fibromyalgia include: 1  Your sex. 2  Fibromyalgia is diagnosed more often in women than in men. 3  Family history. 4  You may be more likely to develop fibromyalgia if a relative also has the condition. 5  Rheumatic disease.