Symptomatic 12 Question Quiz

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Has your doctor completed diagnostic testing without finding a definite cause for your pain or illness?* This field is required.40% of people who see a doctor have NS (neuroplastic symptoms). When a complete medical evaluation is normal, the probability of NS is much higher than 40%.

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Has your physician diagnosed your symptoms as being caused by organ disease or structural damage, but your condition is not improving as expected?* This field is required.In some people, pain or illness fails to improve because NS are contributing. Healing of most physical injury is complete in 6 weeks or less.

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Have you had more than one symptom for longer than six months?* This field is required.The more symptoms you have and the longer they persist, the more likely NS are contributing. However, many people with NS have just one pain or illness.

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Are your symptoms located in different areas of the body or do they move to different locations?* This field is required.The more different places you have symptoms, the more likely NS are contributing. Symptoms that change their location often are linked to NS.

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Are your symptoms increased by stress or thinking about stressful situations?* This field is required.When this is true NS are likely contributing to your condition.

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Would you describe yourself as highly detail-oriented, highly self-critical, a perfectionist or do you routinely put the needs of others ahead of your own needs?* This field is required.These personality traits are often acquired from Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) which can be anything you would never want a child of your own to go through. Fortunately, these issues can be successfully treated.

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Are people who caused stress for you as a child still active in your life?* This field is required.Setting boundaries to limit this stress can be challenging. This can lead to NS. Fortunately, this issue can be successfully treated.

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Have you experienced a significant amount of stress in your life recently? * This field is required.High levels of stress are common in people with NS. Symptoms often improve if the stresses are reduced.

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In the last two weeks, have you often felt nervous, anxious or on edge or have you been unable to stop or control worrying?* This field is required.This can be an indication of an Anxiety Disorder, which can worsen NS. The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) is a reliable source for additional information.

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In the last two weeks, have you often felt little interest or pleasure in doing things or have you felt down, depressed, or hopeless?* This field is required.This can be an indication of Depression, which can worsen NS. The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) is a reliable source for additional information.

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Did your symptoms begin soon after a terrifying, traumatic, or horrifying event or after a triggering event that is linked to that trauma?* This field is required.Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a common cause of NS. The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) is a reliable source for additional information.

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If you learned that a child you care about was experiencing everything you did as a child, would you feel sad or angry?* This field is required.Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) can be traumatic and obvious or subtle and difficult to recall. All ACEs can contribute to NS in adults.

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Type a question

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What's your first name?

First Name

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