Webinar Recording: Important Hidden Connections For Invisible Chronic Pain Illnesses Like Fibromyalgia And ADHD And Autism With Michael Lenz, MD

Dr. Lenz will discuss the critical connections between Chronic Pain Syndromes, also described as invisible illnesses, because exam findings, lab results, and imaging reveal normal findings compared to the high pain and fatigue levels. The traditional biomedical system excludes those living with these conditions from effective care because a multifaceted, holistic approach involving the biopsychosocial, spiritual, and environmental approach is needed. These overlapping pain Syndromes are now called nociplastic pain conditions. Nociplastic pain, previously known as centralized pain, involves a difference in how the central nervous system processes pain stimuli. This differs from nociceptive pain, caused by tissue damage, and neuropathic pain, pain from an injury to a peripheral nerve, such as diabetic neuropathy or a herniated disc. The core symptoms of nociplastic pain syndromes are pain, fatigue, insomnia, and cognitive difficulties known as brain fog which mirror the symptoms of ADHD.

Studies have shown that many struggling with these illnesses have comorbid ADHD and or autism but have never been diagnosed or treated. Treatment has been shown to not only help ADHD symptoms but to lessen the suffering from these symptoms and remove barriers to a holistic lifestyle medicine approach.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand the differences between nociplastic, nociceptive, and neuropathic pain
• ADHD and Autism are much more common in those with Chronic overlapping pain Conditions like Fibromyalgia
• Treatment of ADHD not only helps ADHD symptoms but also lessens the suffering for these conditions and removes a barrier to healthy lifestyle implementation

Who: Michael Lenz, MD

Biography

I am a pediatrician, internist, clinical lipidologist, lifestyle medicine physician, and author and host of the book and podcast Conquering Your Fibromyalgia. In addition to general primary care, I also care for those struggling with chronic invisible illnesses like fibromyalgia, migraines, chronic fatigue syndrome, POTS, Long Covid, and irritable bowel syndrome. I also am a member of APSARD and CHADD. I have been diagnosing and treating children with ADHD for 24 years and adults for about 18 years. One of the most rewarding groups of patients I care for are those considered the least desirable by the general medical community: fibromyalgia.

Visit Michael’s website at https://www.conqueringyourfibromyalgia.com

To learn more consider reading the book, listening to the podcast, and reading the blogs. I would love to hear from the listeners of the podcast with any feedback or questions and can email me at doctormichaellenz@gmail.com

Get Your Copy of Dr. Lenz’s Book

Conquering your Fibromyalgia: Real Answers and Real Solutions for Real Pain

Many people have either been told or read that fibromyalgia isn’t real, or it is just all in their heads. This misunderstanding, unfortunately, causes harm and is a disservice to those suffering. If you are one of the estimated 10 million people in the United States who are suffering from fibromyalgia, then you know it is real. If you don’t have FM, you will, at a minimum, gain a deeper understanding of what you or your loved one is experiencing. If you do have FM, you will feel validated for what you have had to endure. You also will receive actionable steps you can take to thrive, not just survive with FM and its related disorders. You will also learn practical and realistic strategies for conquering your fibromyalgia.BIODr. Michael Lenz is a practicing physician in Waukesha county, Wisconsin. He is Board Certified in Pediatrics and Internal Medicine. He is also a diplomat of the Board of Lifestyle Medicine and a diplomat of the Board of Clinical Lipidology. Dr. Lenz also has received a T. Colin Campbell Plant-Based Nutrition Certificate. Dr. Lenz graduated from the Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee and completed his Residency at the Virginia Commonwealth University Hospitals in Richmond, Virginia. He now provides care to families with Froedtert and the Medical College of Wisconsin. Dr. Lenz has helped hundreds of patients suffering from fibromyalgia-like pain. He is committed to educating, inspiring, and equipping patients to walk through this battle triumphantly.

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