Weight gain
Fibromyalgia can cause weight gain. Weight gain can be caused by a number of factors.
Fatigue is a major cause of weight gain in these patients. Fibromyalgia causes a disturbance of the brainwave patterns during sleep. The patient is unable to get restorative sleep.
A sleep apnea can cause fatigue at night. The patient is unable do any physical exercise, which eventually leads to excess weight.
A study found that sleep disruption can increase hypocretin levels. It can increase appetite. The rise in hypocretin can lead to fatigue and excessive eating.
Patients are also more likely to gain weight if they have constant pain, which can make it difficult to exercise. In addition, prescription drugs used to treat depression can cause weight gain. Duloxetine is one of the main examples which is taken to treat fibromyalgia associated-depression. It can lead to increased appetite, fluid retention, and weight gain.
