How Are Spider Veins Linked To Fibromyalgia?
Spider veins and fibromyalgia are indirectly linked by the demographic of patients they affect. The two conditions are most common in older women. Not only that, the lifestyle changes that fibromyalgia forces on them has contributed to the development of spider veins.
There are also key risk factors in the development of spider veins and these are some of them:
- Family history of the condition.
- Age
- Prolonged sitting
- Hormonal changes as a result of menopause.
As you see, most of these factors are related to inactivity. Moreover, having fibromyalgia can make exercising and maintaining a healthy lifestyle even more difficult. This is because fibro patients simply cannot find the energy to exercise while suffering from pain and fatigue. In addition, too much activity can also trigger fibromyalgia flares.
Thus, the combination of all these factors has made fibro patients more susceptible to spider veins. The overall sensitivity of the nervous system can also make the condition even more painful.
