Is fibromyalgia genetic (i.e., does it run in families)?
Is fibromyalgia genetic (i.e., does it run in families)?
Fibromyalgia does run in families and there appears to be a strong genetic component. If one parent has this condition, the odds that a child will develop, it is estimated to be 50%. Many research studies are under way to look at the genetic abnormalities that might be linked to various neurotransmitters involved in both pain and sleep regulation.