Quick question

[bonny12346]

Does anyone know if there has any research been done to find out if Fibro is genetic?

[rosewine]

There has been quite a bit of research into what is the root cause of fibro. There seems to be quite a bit of support that it can seem to run through some families making them think in quite a few cases it is a gene that have caused the problem but at the moment they haven't isolated a specific gene that causes it.

[Painny]

May I answer that!

Some scientists believe it’s genetic including socioeconomic factors, not that it makes any difference to me but I’d like to see a cure for it as this illness is a silent killer. Some medical profession believe they are close to piloting a blood test ...

[desquinn Partner Volunteer FMAUK Trustee]

There has been some research in this field but most of it is observational. The current thought is that there could be a risk factor that runs in families hence the genetic component but there is an environmental trigger.

[JayCeon]

My fibro is pretty bad, constantly, since a year. I have no relations with it at all, however 2 with rheumatism. As I read the research the hereditary component is like the trauma-component: fits for some...

[desquinn Partner Volunteer FMAUK Trustee in reply to JayCeon]

I often describe it as a risk factor in this sort of conversation. Add the environmental component then it would explain why there is the mix and match.

[FancyTramp in reply to JayCeon]

I was reading about this, they now are saying that arthritis can also be caused by childhood trauma and abuse.. it is often brought up in FM.

[Julesubu]

My dad has definitely suffered with similar problems with his tendons and joints to me he was diagnosed with pmr in his 80's..

[Midori]

My son is showing signs such as condochondritis, although he does have hyperextension in knees and shoulders, so I could be wrong.

Cheers, Midori

[Dizzytwo Moderator]

I come from a large family 7 siblings and none have fibro or CFS but me. I have had it for over 30 years. No idea if its hereditary or not. All I know it's never impacted on my family thank goodness.

[Hel52]

Hi Bonny12346

We certainly need more research on if it’s genetic were have a family history of wonky genes in our family some life threatening.

My daughter was recently diagnosed with fibromyalgia bless her I could see the symptoms happening but couldn’t say as I am not medically trained she’s blamed me for ruining her life by passing it on her rheumatologist said it’s passed on through me.

I am heart broken she’s not talking anymore fibromyalgia ruins our lives but family relationships as we.

Regards Hel52

[Gem58]

My mom and sister suffered similar symptoms to me but were never told they had fybro. I wonder if I have fybro because I have also being told it is possibly sjogens. What ever it is it seems to be in the family.

[Hidden in reply to Gem58]

I was 1 of 5 siblings and I'm the only one of us who has fibro or fibro symptoms xx