Do you smoke cigarettes or chew tobacco? When you have fibromyalgia, tobacco use may have even greater health risks than you thought. Multiple studies have shown that tobacco use is associated with worse fibromyalgia symptoms. Smoking may also be a risk factor for developing this condition. At the same time, people with fibromyalgia often claim that smoking helps them cope with fibromyalgia pain. What do the studies tell us, and how can you use this information to improve your health? Understanding Fibromyalgia Fibromyalgia is a frustrating condition characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain, tenderness,…
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