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5 Lesser-Known Symptoms of Fibromyalgia: Understanding the Hidden Clues

This episode addresses the frustration of constantly feeling pain and fatigue despite normal medical tests and discusses fibromyalgia as a possible cause. It highlights five often-missed symptoms of fibromyalgia: extreme skin sensitivity (allodynia), non-cardiac chest pain (costochondritis), vision problems and sensory overload, pelvic and bladder issues (similar to interstitial cystitis), and widespread burning, tingling, or numbness (paresthesia). The goal is to provide viewers with information and validation to facilitate better conversations with their doctors, helping them feel more in control of their health. The episode emphasizes that fibromyalgia symptoms are real and offers hope for a path forward.

00:00 Introduction: The Frustration of Unexplained Pain
00:24 The Mystery of Fibromyalgia
01:11 Symptom 1: Extreme Skin Sensitivity (Allodynia)
02:49 Symptom 2: Non-Cardiac Chest Pain (Costochondritis)
05:17 Symptom 3: Vision Problems and Sensory Overload
07:11 Symptom 4: Pelvic and Bladder Issues
09:10 Symptom 5: Widespread Burning, Numbness, and Tingling
11:05 Conclusion: Empowering Your Health Journey

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When I started this podcast and YouTube Channel—and the book that came before it—I had my patients in mind. Office visits are short, but understanding complex, often misunderstood conditions like fibromyalgia takes time. That’s why I created this space: to offer education, validation, and hope. If you’ve been told fibromyalgia “isn’t real” or that it’s “all in your head,” know this—I see you. I believe you. This podcast aims to affirm your experience and explain the science behind it. Whether you live with fibromyalgia, care for someone who does, or are a healthcare professional looking to better support patients, you’ll find trusted, evidence-based insights here, drawn from my 29+ years as an MD.

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Debunking Myths About Fibromyalgia Diagnosis: A Doctor's Reaction to Naturopathic Claims

Dr. Michael Lenz reacts to a naturopath's controversial statements about fibromyalgia diagnosis, emphasizing the importance of evidence-based medicine. He discusses the legitimacy of fibromyalgia as a real condition characterized by altered pain processing in the central nervous system. Dr. Lenz debunks myths about root causes like mold toxicity, food sensitivities, adrenal fatigue, and mitochondrial dysfunction, advocating for a holistic, science-based approach to managing these chronic invisible illnesses, also known as nociplastic pain syndromes, which fibromyalgia epitomizes.

00:00 Introduction and Personal Story
01:04 Controversy Around Fibromyalgia Diagnosis
01:56 Understanding Fibromyalgia: Symptoms and Diagnosis
03:12 Challenges with Fibromyalgia Diagnosis
04:58 Functional Medicine Perspective
13:39 Debunking Functional Medicine Claims
15:07 Evidence-Based Solutions for Fibromyalgia
18:50 Conclusion and Call to Action

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When I started this podcast and YouTube Channel—and the book that came before it—I had my patients in mind. Office visits are short, but understanding complex, often misunderstood conditions like fibromyalgia takes time. That’s why I created this space: to offer education, validation, and hope. If you’ve been told fibromyalgia “isn’t real” or that it’s “all in your head,” know this—I see you. I believe you. This podcast aims to affirm your experience and explain the science behind it. Whether you live with fibromyalgia, care for someone who does, or are a healthcare professional looking to better support patients, you’ll find trusted, evidence-based insights here, drawn from my 29+ years as an MD.

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Understanding Fibromyalgia Flares Through Motion Sickness in Autism and ADHD

Join Dr. Michael Lenz as he explores the connection between motion sickness and fibromyalgia flares, particularly in individuals with autism and ADHD. Discover how sensory processing differences and predictive coding play a role in chronic pain and stress responses. Learn practical strategies for reducing unpredictability and supporting neurodivergent individuals living with fibromyalgia and other pain syndromes. Like, subscribe, and share for more science-based insights into chronic pain and neurodiversity.

00:00 Introduction: Motion Sickness and Fibromyalgia
00:37 Understanding Motion Sickness
01:32 Neurodivergence and Sensory Processing
02:09 Fibromyalgia and Sensory Mismatch
03:25 Managing Life with Neurodivergence
03:52 Compassionate Interventions
04:14 Conclusion: Insights and Support

Support the show

When I started this podcast and YouTube Channel—and the book that came before it—I had my patients in mind. Office visits are short, but understanding complex, often misunderstood conditions like fibromyalgia takes time. That’s why I created this space: to offer education, validation, and hope. If you’ve been told fibromyalgia “isn’t real” or that it’s “all in your head,” know this—I see you. I believe you. This podcast aims to affirm your experience and explain the science behind it. Whether you live with fibromyalgia, care for someone who does, or are a healthcare professional looking to better support patients, you’ll find trusted, evidence-based insights here, drawn from my 29+ years as an MD.

Please remember to talk with your doctor about your symptoms and care. This content doesn’t replace per...