1. Somatization Disorder A medical doctor describes the signs, symptoms, and history of somatizationdisorder and compares them with chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia. http://www.cfsdoc.org/somat.htm

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Long Term Health Maintenance Shaun Kerry, M.D. Home Treatment Site Plan Clean Air Water ... Sleep Advanced Technical For Doctors Special Topics Disability Awards and Links School Conclusion SOMATIZATION DISORDER Somatization disorder is a syndrome described by diagnostic criteria found in DSM-IV, the current diagnostic and statistical manual published by the American Psychiatric Association. I practiced psychiatry for 20 years and had the opportunity to evaluate and follow over many years patients with this disorder. Many patients with CFS argue that this is an illness that is invented by psychiatrists. They are partly right. The illness has quite narrow criteria. The problem is that many doctors broaden the definition to include many CFS patients thereby harming them. The patients are justifiably angry. To make matters worse, some of the doctors who do this write scholarly books to support their position. Generally, the books are very intellectual but not very mindful I could take the position that the illnesses doesn't exist, but that would be negating my experience. I saw a lady once with hysterical paralysis of her limbs. A skillful neurologist can easily tell the difference between paralysis caused by nerve damage and hysterical paralysis. I could write a book about my many experiences and distinguishing diagnostic features. The doctor must ask very specific questions in order to make the diagnosis. In addition to applying the DSM IV criteria, I used the

2. MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Somatization Disorder Adam.com offers the definition, causes and risk factors. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000955.htm

@import url(/medlineplus/images/advanced.css); Skip navigation Medical Encyclopedia Other encyclopedia topics: A-Ag Ah-Ap Aq-Az B-Bk ... Z Somatization disorder Contents of this page: Alternative names Definition Causes, incidence, and risk factors Symptoms ... Prevention Alternative names Briquet's syndrome Definition Return to top Somatization disorder is a chronic condition in which there are numerous physical complaints lasting for years and resulting in substantial impairment that are caused by psychological problems and for which no underlying physical problem can be identified. Causes, incidence, and risk factors Return to top The disorder is marked by multiple physical complaints that persist for years involving any body system. Most frequently, the complaints involve chronic pain and problems with the digestive system, the nervous system, and the reproductive system. The disorder usually begins before the age of 30 and occurs more often in women. Somatization disorder is highly stigmatized and patients are often dismissed by their physicians as having problems that are "all in your head." However, as researchers study the connections between the brain, the digestive system, and the immune system, somatization disorders are becoming better understood and should not be seen as "faked" conditions which the patient could end if he or she chose to do so. The symptoms are generally severe enough to interfere with work and relationships and lead the person to visit the doctor and even take medication. A lifelong history of "sickliness" is often present. However, despite thorough investigation, no specific underlying physical cause is ever identified to account for the symptoms. Stress often worsens symptoms.

3. Postgraduate Medicine: Simplified Approach To Somatization Disorder Kelli L. Holloway, MD and Kathryn J. Zerbe, MD discuss how physicians candistinguish this confounding condition from real physical illness and find a http://www.postgradmed.com/issues/2000/11_00/holloway.htm

Simplified approach to somatization disorder When less may prove to be more Kelli L. Holloway, MD; Kathryn J. Zerbe, MD VOL 108 / NO 6 / NOVEMBER 2000 / POSTGRADUATE MEDICINE CME learning objectives To learn the definition and epidemiology of somatization disorder To review the psychiatric conditions most frequently associated with somatization disorder To understand and be able to implement treatment strategies for patients with multiple, undiagnosed physical complaints The authors disclose no financial interests in this article. This is the third of four articles on psychiatric crises in primary care Preview : Somatization disorder is the physical manifestation of mental pain. Unlike patients with other chronic conditions, patients with somatization disorder are unlikely to cooperate in, or respond to, their treatment. In this article, Drs Holloway and Zerbe discuss how physicians can distinguish this confounding condition from real physical illness and find a balanced approach to helping the patient without burning themselves out. Holloway KL, Zerbe KJ. Simplified approach to somatization disorder: when less may prove to be more. Postgrad Med 2000;108(6):89-95

4. Mental Health Net - Somatization Disorder Symptoms General symptoms of the ailment. http://mentalhelp.net/disorders/sx94.htm

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8. Somatization Disorder somatization disorder diagnostic criteria. Disorder Information Sheet,Mental Health Information from PsychNet-UK http://www.psychnet-uk.com/dsm_iv/somatization_disorder.htm

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10. Somatoform Disorders - Conversion Disorder ,......Somatoform Disorders General Pain Disorder somatization disorder Hypochondrias PsychNetUK somatization disorder Information Sheet http://www.psychnet-uk.com/clinical_psychology/clinical_psychology_somatoform1_c

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12. THE MERCK MANUAL, Sec. 15, Ch. 186, Somatoform Disorders somatization disorder is distinguished from generalized anxiety disorder, somatization disorder fluctuates in severity but persists throughout life. http://www.merck.com/mrkshared/mmanual/section15/chapter186/186b.jsp

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14. THE MERCK MANUAL--SECOND HOME EDITION, Somatization Disorder In Ch. 99, Somatofo somatization disorder is a chronic, severe disorder characterized by somatization disorder often runs in families and occurs predominantly in women. http://www.merck.com/mmhe/sec07/ch099/ch099b.html

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15. Arch Gen Psychiatry Abstract Stability Of Somatization Stability of somatization disorder and Somatization Symptoms Among Primary Care Patients Gregory E. Simon, MD, MPH http://tmsyn.an.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

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19. Donnay's Misdiagnosis Of Somatization Many Gulf War veterans with otherwise "unexplained" illness are being given the psychiatric diagnosis of somatization disorder by physicians at http://tmsyn.an.ask.com/r?t=an&s=hb&uid=24312681243126812&sid=343126

20. Somatization Disorder Resources Mental Health Matters Psychiatric Disorders DISORDER_FAMILY DISORDER_NAME. http://www.mental-health-matters.com/disorders/dis_resources.php?disID=96

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