Conquering Your Fibromyalgia Podcast
Health & Fitness
Ep. 97 Understanding the Complex Realities of Living with Fibromyalgia. Amy's Journey.
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After battling with chronic pain and struggling to obtain a diagnosis, Amy from New Zealand finally uncovered her life-altering condition: Fibromyalgia. How did she manage to find relief from her agony and regain control of her life? In this heartfelt episode, Amy joins us to share her challenging journey, from her initial frustrations with the medical system to her success with self-advocacy through lifestyle and dietary changes.
Amy's story unravels the complex world of living with Fibromyalgia and hypersensitivity, demonstrating the power of determination and self-care. We discuss the importance of understanding and managing chronic stress, as well as the impact of genetics on a vulnerable nervous system. Amy dives into her experience with a plant-based diet and the role it played in her recovery, shedding light on the transformative potential of such a lifestyle change.
Together, we explore the challenges and successes of Amy's journey, forming a bond within the Fibro Nation community. Join us as we delve into Amy's story and learn invaluable lessons for those living with Fibromyalgia and those who want to provide better care and support for their loved ones struggling with this often-misunderstood condition. Don't miss this inspiring and informative episode with Amy from New Zealand.
Dr. Lenz is an internist, pediatrician, lifestyle medicine physician, and clinical lipidologist interested in helping those with fibromyalgia and related problems go beyond just learning to live with it and even reverse fibromyalgia. He is also the author of the book "Conquering Your Fibromyalgia: Real Answers and Real Solutions for Real Pain. " It is also available on audiobook with Dr. Lenz as the narrator.
If you have questions or topics you would like to have discussed on a future podcast, email Dr. Lenz at doctormichaellenz@gmail.com. You can also share a recording of your question. If you have a question, hundreds of others will likely have the same question. You can also go to Conqueriny
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A Fibromyalgia Starter Pack, which is a great companion to the book Conquering Your Fibromyalgia, is now available. Dr. Michael Lenz practices general pediatrics and internal medicine primary care, seeing patients from infants through adults. In addition, he also will see patients with fibromyalgia and related problems and patients interested in lifestyle medicine and clinical lipidology. To learn more, go to ConquringYourFibromyalgia.com. Remember that while Dr. Lenz is a medical doctor, he is not your doctor. All of your signs and symptoms should be discussed with your own physician. He aims to weave the best of conventional medicine with lifestyle medicine to help people with chronic health conditions live their best lives possible. Dr. Lenz hopes that the podcast, book, blog, and website serve as a trusted resource and starting point on your journey of learning to live better with fibromyalgia and related illnesses.
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