Michael LenzFeb 9, 20233 min readAm I brave, or am I just following the evidence with a holistic approach?I wanted to share a comment a patient shared. It came from deep insight and compassion. She shared that I had a lot of bravery for...
Michael LenzDec 11, 20227 min readInvisible: The Film. a new documentary on Fibromyalgia Directed by Nick Demos. Click here for the link. To listen to the podcast interview with Nick, Click here. Making the invisible visible....
Michael LenzDec 3, 20225 min readMaybe it is not Chronic Lyme?For many struggling with chronic illnesses, there is a deep desperation to get better. This can lead down many paths. In this podcast...
Michael LenzJul 2, 20224 min readLong Haul Covid. Is this really a Fibromyalgia related problem? The following is a discussion on long-haul COVID from the national internal medicine meeting a month ago. It is helpful as one considers...
Michael LenzJan 27, 20223 min readDo I have fibromyalgia? DiagnosisDo I have fibromyalgia? Let’s first look at how medical doctors make a diagnosis. Often there is more than one chief complaint. There are...
Michael LenzSep 6, 20211 min readThe Cost of a delayed Fibromyalgia DiagnosisFrom my experience the time from symptom onset to diagnosis is too long. It is common to take years and in many cases decades before a...
Michael LenzSep 5, 20211 min read"More than 90% of medical diagnoses are made through the history"How does a doctor make a medical diagnosis. The most important part is the history. This is so valuable. In this weeks podcast I begin...
Michael LenzAug 19, 20211 min readWhat is Fibromyalgia?Dr. Lenz describes fibromyalgia. He differentiates structural medical problems which is the most commonly used paradigm for understanding...
Michael LenzAug 16, 20211 min read"I've had my thyroid checked more than all the research on global warming."A new patient was referred me for the first time earlier this year after years of frustration. She came in with guarded optimism but had...