The Myth of MUS (Medically Unexplained Symptoms) – It’s MES

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There is a deadly diagnosis that has evolved and become increasingly embedded in chronic pain terminology – Medically Unexplained Symptoms (MUS). (1) It means that you are suffering from symptoms, but we physicians don’t know the cause. Therefore, the solution is unclear, and you will have to do the best … Read More

The Bidirectional Interaction between Resilience and Your Immune System

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This blog is based on a review paper written by Dr. Robert Dantzer that discusses how resilience and immunity influence each other. (1) It is a bi-directional relationship in that poor adaptive skills stimulate the immune system; and a fired up immune system makes it harder to deal with stress. … Read More