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Reducing Your Risk of Fibromyalgia

Because researchers have such a limited understanding of the cause(s) of fibromyalgia, there are no known ways to reduce your risk of developing this condition.

References

Fibromyalgia Network website. Available at: http://www.fmnetnews.com/ .

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