Ep. 137 What was the misunderstood condition in the 1800s known as Railway Spine and the similarity to Chronic Pain conditions like Fibromyalgia?

Text Dr. Lenz any feedback or questions The podcast discusses the historical medical phenomena of 'Railway Spine', a post-accident "traumatic neurosis" condition noted in the 19th century, and its relevance to understanding modern chronic pain conditions like fibromyalgia. This condition often arose after railroad accidents, showing symptoms similar to fibromyalgia such as pain, fatigue, and cognitive difficulties. The podcast discusses how physicians struggled to diagnose this condition d...