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Podcast: Conquering Your Fibromyalgia Podcast
Episode: Ep 168 Is Fibromyalgia an Autoimmune Disease?
Description: Text Dr. Lenz any feedback or questions Is Fibromyalgia an Autoimmune Disorder? In-Depth Review and AnalysisIn this episode, we explore whether fibromyalgia is an autoimmune disorder, discussing a comprehensive review published in August 2023 by Dr. Daniel Clauw and other experts. The episode covers the multifaceted nature of fibromyalgia, including its symptoms, diagnostic challenges, similarities to other conditions, and the roles of cognitive, emotional, and inflammatory factors. It also dives into whether the recognition of low grade inflammation in many chronic health conditions like diabetes, Alzheimer's, osteoarthritis and coronary artery disease can be extrapolated to...