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Michael Sharpe, MD

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy May Help Treat Unexplained Symptoms Of Pain, Weakness, And Fatigue

A new type of therapy may help people with symptoms such as pain, weakness, or dizziness that cannot be explained by an underlying disease, according to a study published in the July 27, 2011, online issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. These symptoms, which can also include fatigue, tingling, and […]

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Researcher Esme Fuller-Thomson

Childhood Physical Abuse Linked To Somatic Syndromes, Such As Chronic Fatigue Syndrome And Fibromyalgia

Childhood physical abuse is associated with significantly elevated rates of functional somatic syndromes such as chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia and multiple chemical sensitivities among women, according to new findings by University of Toronto researchers. The research will be published in this month’s issue of the Journal of Aggression, Maltreatment & Trauma.

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New Explanations For Gastrointestinal Disorders, Including Somatoform Disorder

Research being presented at Digestive Disease Week® (DDW) offers further evidence that diet affects gastrointestinal illnesses, such as gallstones and celiac disease, and that some patients who think their digestive problems are caused by lactose intolerance are actually reacting to a psychological disorder. DDW is the largest international gathering of physicians and researchers in the […]

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Comorbid Physical Symptoms Is Related To Poorer Treatment Outcome For Anxiety And Depression

A new study published in the final 2010 issue of Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics by a group of researchers of the University of Amsterdam has explored the relationship between multiple physical symptoms and the course of depressive and anxiety symptoms in primary care. They found that concomitant physical symptoms in patients with depression and anxiety are […]

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