Getting Diagnosed
Unfortunately, there is no definitive test for many of the chronic pain conditions that may be ailing sufferers. TMJ, Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and many chronic back pain conditions do not have a means to be diagnosed; rather, they are a diagnosis-by-deduction. With this, the possibility for misdiagnosis or underdiagnosis is raised considerably.
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New Criteria for Myalgic Encephalomyelitis / Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Unveiled
Last week the Journal of Internal Medicine published “Myalgic Encephalomyelitis: International Consensus Criteria” online ahead of the print version. The new criteria was developed by an impressive panel of 26 ME/CFS experts from 13 different countries. Notably, there was 100% agreement among panel members on the final…
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Cort, Health Guide, answered what are exhuberant osteophytes? I can't tell you about the significance they have to your condition (except that the…
Karen Lee Richards, Health Guide, answered I to hurt all over. my muscles hurt, it… The first possibility that came to mind from the symptoms you describe…
Christina Lasich, MD, Health Pro, posted Spotting, Treating Pain in Children Not all forms of communication can be heard which is why pain is difficult to spot…
Cort, Health Guide, answered My feet hurt like hell. Feet are a really complex part of our body (26 bones and 33 joints!) and you're going to need to…
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