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Hi just wondering is there a connection between fibro and siatica

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yes!!! i believe so, i suffer from both.

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deejames

They may go together but one doesn't lead to another automatically. Suffering from sciatica or other chronic pain condition can ( I believe) trigger fibromyalgia when the body 's nervous system is subjected to constant painful stimulation and stress. That's my personal theory.

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Thanks

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Gypsylee

I started off with sciatica years before I was diagnosed with fibro! Yes I truly believe they are linked as it’s all to do with your nervous system I believe x

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TeddyC

I have both.

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