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Car accident injuries, such as bone fractures, can immediately be noticeable. However, some injuries take longer to show symptoms and develop. Fibromyalgia is one of these conditions that can cause severe physical and mental health complications over time. The physical trauma and/or psychological stress of an accident can trigger fibromyalgia.

A National Institutes of Health (NIH) report, “A challenging case of Fibromyalgia and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder,” studied the case of a 38-year-old social worker who reported widespread joint pains after being involved in a traffic accident in 2013 when her stationary car was rear-ended. Prior to the accident, she was in good health. She was later diagnosed with fibromyalgia caused by the 2013 and aggravated by a subsequent vehicle accident.

New York University (NYU) Langone Health says that fibromyalgia is a syndrome, i.e. a set of symptoms that occur together and indicate a specific condition. One theory is that people with the condition have reduced levels of a neurotransmitter, or brain chemical, called serotonin. This decrease in serotonin is thought to increase sensitivity to pain.

Fibromyalgia sufferers can have frequent migraines, depression, or interstitial cystitis, an inflammatory condition of the bladder that causes discomfort and frequency of urination. Chronic intense aching can occur anywhere in the body and often in the neck and back. Victims may also feel chronically fatigued because pain interferes with sleep. NYU Langone Health reports that people who have fibromyalgia are more likely than the general public to have symptoms of other chronic conditions, such as irritable bowel syndrome, that can cause abdominal pain, cramps, constipation, or diarrhea.

NYU Langone treats adult fibromyalgia victims with medication and physical therapy to assist in controlling the body’s response to pain. A doctor may also recommend lifestyle changes to reduce fatigue and stress.

“Accident victims may be entitled to compensation for past, present, and future medical expenses and pain and suffering caused by a negligent driver. We rely heavily on our select team of investigators, consultants, paralegals, and medical experts to help win our cases. The experience and expert testimony of our consultants ensures we have the toughest offense for courtroom proceedings or negotiation settlements for personal injury or wrongful death cases,” says Fort Myers Car Accident Attorney Randall Spivey of Spivey Law Firm, Personal Injury Attorneys, P.A. “There are no costs or attorney fees until we receive a monetary recovery for you, and we are available to assist you 24/7.”

Fort Myers Car Accident Attorney  Randall L. Spivey is a Board Certified Trial Attorney – the highest recognition for competence bestowed by the Florida Bar and a distinction earned by just one percent (1%) of Florida attorneys.  He has handled over 2,000 personal injury and wrongful death cases throughout Florida.  For a free and confidential consultation to discuss your legal rights, contact Spivey Law Firm, Personal Injury Attorneys, P.A., in Lee County at 239.337.7483 or toll-free at 1.888.477.4839, or by email to Randall@SpiveyLaw.com.  Visit SpiveyLaw.com for more information.  You can contact Spivey Law Firm, Personal Injury Attorneys, P.A. in Charlotte County at 941.764.7748 and in Collier County at 239.793.7748.