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What are Somatic Stress |
They are a related set of syndromes characterized |
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functional somatic syndromes, somatic stress disorders, illnesses of unknown origin; medically unexplained symptoms are other names for.... |
Somatic stress disorders |
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Somatic stress disorders include |
1. Fibromyalgia |
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How do Individuals with Somatic Stress Disorders tend to view themselves? |
These patients tend to view themselves as |
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What do individuals with Somatic Stress |
They often apply for disability payments |
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In somatic stress disorders: |
The degree of disability is often out of proportion to that seen with patients with demonstrable pathology e.g. patients with heart disease, amputations, cancer or |
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The reported frequency of neurological symptoms in healthy |
Fatigue 33% |
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The reported frequency of neurological symptoms in healthy Controls: |
58% |
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The reported frequency of neurological symptoms in healthy |
Poor concentration 35% |
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Reported frequency of pain in community dwellers? |
Common!! |
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People who view themselves as able bodied do not allow pain and neurological symptoms to... |
Disable them. |