Ep 239 What Motion Sickness Teaches us about Fibromyalgia

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Understanding Fibromyalgia Flares Through Motion Sickness in Autism and ADHD

Join Dr. Michael Lenz as he explores the connection between motion sickness and fibromyalgia flares, particularly in individuals with autism and ADHD. Discover how sensory processing differences and predictive coding play a role in chronic pain and stress responses. Learn practical strategies for reducing unpredictability and supporting neurodivergent individuals living with fibromyalgia and other pain syndromes. Like, subscribe, and share for more science-based insights into chronic pain and neurodiversity.

00:00 Introduction: Motion Sickness and Fibromyalgia
00:37 Understanding Motion Sickness
01:32 Neurodivergence and Sensory Processing
02:09 Fibromyalgia and Sensory Mismatch
03:25 Managing Life with Neurodivergence
03:52 Compassionate Interventions
04:14 Conclusion: Insights and Support

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When I started this podcast and YouTube Channel—and the book that came before it—I had my patients in mind. Office visits are short, but understanding complex, often misunderstood conditions like fibromyalgia takes time. That’s why I created this space: to offer education, validation, and hope. If you’ve been told fibromyalgia “isn’t real” or that it’s “all in your head,” know this—I see you. I believe you. This podcast aims to affirm your experience and explain the science behind it. Whether you live with fibromyalgia, care for someone who does, or are a healthcare professional looking to better support patients, you’ll find trusted, evidence-based insights here, drawn from my 29+ years as an MD.

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