The Links Between Fibromyalgia, Hypermobility and Neurodivergence

Fibromyalgia and joint hypermobility are common coexisting conditions among younger females that often accompanied with additional features of autonomic dysfunction. Mental health is frequently impacted these an association neurodivergence has been recently established. Neurodivergence also prevalent close relatives. Reasons for this poorly understood, although genetics, adverse early life experiences autoimmunity all contribute. Pharmacological responses may differ in neurodivergence, while psychological support requires adaptation individual sensitivities. Screening patients fibromyalgia neurodivergent traits vice versa facilitate diagnosis management.