connective

connective /con·nec·tive/ (-tiv) serving as a link or binding.

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connective

[kənek′tiv]

Etymology: L, cum, together with, nectere, to bind

pertaining to a binding or connection.

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connective [kŏ-nek´tiv]

serving as a link or binding.

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Patient discussion about connective.

Q. Is there a connection between bipolar disorder and road rage? I know someone who may have a bipolar disorder, but he also has road rage. Is there a possible connection between bipolar disorder and road rage?

A. I think the Bipolar support group is a great step in the the right direction for helping people that are bipolar. I have had many dealings with individuals that I thought we just rude and insane and unpredictable, until I learned that they were bipolar. I also have a friend that is a social worker/psychiatrist and she has passed a lot of her knowledge.

Q. is there any connection between the unexplained pain of fibromyalgia and cancer? I've heard about fibromyalgia only recently as my cousin was diagnosed with it and some symptoms remind me- unfortunately, of those my uncle had when they found out he had cancer.

A. When I was diagnosed the neurologist went by some guide lines for pain points and I had had numerous test for different things. I personally could not see a connection for what I had been and am going through to cancer. A lot of people are not familiar with fibromyalgia because for years it was "unexplained" pain. Or we were told it was in our head! It is real, it is painful and I hope you can be a support to your cousin. We all need a shoulder from time to time. I wish your cousin the best of luck!

Q. what is the connection between gout and drinking cokes? There was an article in your magazine earlier this year about how drinking cokes could affect gout....can I get a copy of that artical?

A. I've found that STRESS is the main trigger for my gout attacks.