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Ep. 141 What are the childhood brain signatures that predict chronic pain before it develops?

March 13, 2024 Dr. Michael Lenz MD Season 3 Episode 141
Ep. 141 What are the childhood brain signatures that predict chronic pain before it develops?
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Ep. 141 What are the childhood brain signatures that predict chronic pain before it develops?
Mar 13, 2024 Season 3 Episode 141
Dr. Michael Lenz MD

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Important insights from research are illuminating secrets of Chronic Pain in Children.

This episode looks at research into the complexities of chronic pain among children. Dr. Lenz discusses the growing understanding that chronic pain often arises from how the central nervous system interprets  sensory inputs. The episode highlights the importance of early detection and treatment of chronic pain in altering its lifelong course. Also, it emphasizes that neuroimaging studies have found specific correlations in the brain with chronic pain, but more research is needed. 

00:00 Introduction to Chronic Pain in Young People
01:00 Meet Your Host, Dr. Michael Lenz
01:44 The Struggles of Chronic Pain Patients
02:55 The Prevalence of Chronic Pain in Children
03:22 The Role of Pediatricians in Chronic Pain Management
03:51 Understanding Nociplastic Pain
05:10 The Importance of Early Identification and Treatment
05:56 The Adolescent Brain and Cognitive Development Study
09:58 The Role of Genetics in Chronic Pain
12:40 The Future of Chronic Pain Treatment
13:18 Understanding the Risk Factors for Chronic Pain
13:46 Is there a Role of Functional MRI in Chronic Pain Diagnosis
19:09 The Impact of Sex Differences on Chronic Pain
20:39 Conclusion: The Future of Chronic Pain Research
22:15 Final Thoughts 

The fibromyalgia starter pack  categorizes the episodes in a way that is more accessible for those new to fibromyalgia.

Support the Show.

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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Show Notes

Text Dr. Lenz any feedback or questions

Important insights from research are illuminating secrets of Chronic Pain in Children.

This episode looks at research into the complexities of chronic pain among children. Dr. Lenz discusses the growing understanding that chronic pain often arises from how the central nervous system interprets  sensory inputs. The episode highlights the importance of early detection and treatment of chronic pain in altering its lifelong course. Also, it emphasizes that neuroimaging studies have found specific correlations in the brain with chronic pain, but more research is needed. 

00:00 Introduction to Chronic Pain in Young People
01:00 Meet Your Host, Dr. Michael Lenz
01:44 The Struggles of Chronic Pain Patients
02:55 The Prevalence of Chronic Pain in Children
03:22 The Role of Pediatricians in Chronic Pain Management
03:51 Understanding Nociplastic Pain
05:10 The Importance of Early Identification and Treatment
05:56 The Adolescent Brain and Cognitive Development Study
09:58 The Role of Genetics in Chronic Pain
12:40 The Future of Chronic Pain Treatment
13:18 Understanding the Risk Factors for Chronic Pain
13:46 Is there a Role of Functional MRI in Chronic Pain Diagnosis
19:09 The Impact of Sex Differences on Chronic Pain
20:39 Conclusion: The Future of Chronic Pain Research
22:15 Final Thoughts 

The fibromyalgia starter pack  categorizes the episodes in a way that is more accessible for those new to fibromyalgia.

Support the Show.

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.