Fibromyalgia is a musculoskeletal condition that causes severe chronic widespread pain. Although there is no known cause for fibromyalgia, some factors contribute to the condition. One of the factors that are known to flare up fibromyalgia is artificial sweeteners. Studies have shown that the consumption of artificial sweeteners can cause an increase in chronic pain and fibromyalgia symptoms. What is artificial sweetener? Artificial sweeteners are sugar substitutes that come in many forms and different names.…