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Podcast: Conquering Your Fibromyalgia Podcast
Episode: Ep 106 The Lost Condition: Neurasthenia's Vanishing Act in Medical History. Cracking a Cold Case. A needed historical perspective of Invisible Illnesses. Part 2
Description: Text Dr. Lenz any feedback or questions Why did neurasthenia, a once-prevalent condition, fall by the wayside as medical advancements focused on cancer, infectious diseases, and other tangible ailments? Join me, Dr. Michael Lenz, in this riveting exploration of our medical history as we uncover the cold case of neurasthenia and appreciate the transformative advances in modern medicine. Trace the fascinating development of x-rays, laboratory testing, antibiotics, vaccines, and more, while understanding why neurasthenia interest disappeared.Discover the spirited debates between neurologists and surgical gynecologists. Delve into the mind-body connection, the role of psychotropic drugs...