Madison, WV
A 41-year-old female asked:
I first was diagnosed with chronic myofacial pain disease in 2004.. then in 2006 chronic fatigue immune disorder put me down severely in bed which i have been in for 7 years . over the years i've kept getting others illness over and over .. my lymphos
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Dr. Thomas Dowlinganswered
Orthopedic Spine Surgery 41 years experience
Learning to manage: Some things get better, some things can be cured and a lot of medical issues we manage. If a complete rheumatologic, infectious and metabolic workup was negative ie: lyme, vitamin d level, thyroid etc then you have to check lifestyle issues: obesity, smoking, exercise routines and diet as well as sleep patterns. You may then need to see a well versed pain management specialist or physiatrist.
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Last updated May 8, 2016
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