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Fibromyalgia, Gastrointestinal Disorders and Psychologic Distress
Are the gastrointestinal problems that often accompany fibromyalgia caused by psychologic distress? A study published in the April 2009 issue of the journal Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology says yes. I say they are jumping to conclusions without sufficient evidence.
First of all, they started with an inaccurate premise, namely that “Fibromyalgia is a rheumatologic disorder associated with somatic and psychologic conditions.” It has repeatedly been shown that depression and o...
Expert & Community Posts
Question of the Week: Do You (or Your Child) Have Hypersensitivities?
By Eileen Bailey , Health ExpertHypersensitivity can occur with any of the senses, even though we most often think of this as a... Read more »
Is There a Link Between Heart Disase and Fibromyalgia?
By Lisa Nelson , Health Expert...you feel there is a link between heart disease and fibromyalgia? I have noticed many... Read more »
Fibromyalgia Research Roundup
By Dr. Mark Borigini , Health Expert...neurotransmission when it comes to improving the pain of fibromyalgia. This is of course based... Read more »
Managing Hypersensitivities in Children with ADHD
By Terry Matlen, ACSW , Health Expert...while listening to music often helps immensely. Hypersensitivity to smells Use... Read more »
Managing Latex and Adhesive Allergies Before Surgery
By Sloane Miller , Health Expert...allergies before but only in relation to clothing. Latex allergy is very real and can be quite... Read more »
Health Guide
Multiple Sclerosis: Complications
...control, or bowel or urinary problems. Many conditions that are common in MS (sleep disorders, depression, hypersensitivity to sensation, hypothyroidism, medications, heat) may contribute to... Read more »Eating Disorders: Symptoms
...thinnessRefusal to eat in front of othersRitualistic eating, including cutting food into small piecesHypersensitivity to cold -- some women wear several layers of clothing to both keep warm and... Read more »ADHD: The Basics
...to a specific location, but they had difficulty shifting their attention to an alternative location.Hypersensitivity and Sleep Problems. ADHD children are often hypersensitive to sights, sounds,... Read more »Allergic Rhinitis: Immunotherapy
ImmunotherapyImmunotherapy (commonly referred to as "allergy shots") is a highly effective treatment for patients with allergies. It is based on the premise that people who receive injections of a... Read more »Fibromyalgia: Risk Factors
As many as 6 million Americans have fibromyalgia. Some evidence suggests that several factors may make people more susceptible to fibromyalgia. These risk factors include being female,... Read more »Images
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