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Alexithymia and chronic physical pain
01.02.2021 by User35448C33

Anyone else out there who is Alexithymic, and has chronic pain, like fibromyalgia, or chronic fatigue syndrome? Or know any information on the subject connecting the two?

01.06.2021 by User57097L50

Hi there,
I recently learned I have family history and my grandfather (mom’s side) WWII vet out of the blue says he “had to get Vit B shots real regular while in the service” and that his dad may have had a similar problem.
B is an important part of the myelin sheathing nerves rely on to conduct properly, genetics may play a role too as the body’s ability to utilize Vitamins relies on a Methylation gene.
As well we’re white Midwestern so Irish Scotch German or Swede, very low Vit D, CFS, IBS, carpal, Fibromyalgia seem very prevalent on mother’s side back to her mom so both matrilineal parents may have had severe vitamin deficiencies, worth looking into and good luck

16.11.2021 by User8889cP94

Hello @User35448C33, I've just scored very high on the alexithymia test. Just learned I'm on the ASD range and have alexithymia. I've had chronic pain since I was a child with cluster migraines, fibromyalgia, arthritis, spinal stenosis, severe digestive issues and anaphylactic food and medication allergies. Seems to run down both sides of my family. Can't pin anything down to one side of my lineage though. My ancestry is basically from Germany & UK area, as far as I know. Why are you wondering about the connection between chronic pain and alexithymia?

14.10.2024 by Flow223

Have a look for anything by Bessel van den Kolk or Gabor Maté.

19:29 by User92cc2N29

Hello, I am autistic and have really high Alexithymia, I have heard that people have digestive issues aswell as alexithymia. I have severe digestive issues I am on medication for it, it feels not normal and the pain can just come at any second of the day and when it does I can't stand it and it can go on for hours. Could alexithymia and digestive issues be related to eachother

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