Fibromyalgia Risk factors

Risk factors for fibromyalgia include:
Your sex. Fibromyalgia occurs more often in women than in men.
Age. Fibromyalgia tends to develop during early and middle adulthood. But it can also occur in children and older adults.
Disturbed sleep patterns. It's unclear whether sleeping difficulties are a cause or a result of fibromyalgia. But people with sleep disorders — such as nighttime muscle spasms in the legs, restless legs syndrome or sleep apnea — often have fibromyalgia.
Family history. You may be more likely to develop fibromyalgia if a relative also has the condition.
Rheumatic disease. If you have a rheumatic disease, such as rheumatoid arthritis or lupus, you may be more likely to develop fibromyalgia.