Many
patients
across the county have been diagnosed with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
(CFIDS) and Fibromyalgia. There is no doubt that these
syndromes exist as distinct conditions with a characteristic set of
symptoms. When I evaluate patients with these syndromes, I
look for evidence of other conditions that have
similar symptoms and if found, treat them to improve the
outcome and decrease the disability of patients with chronic fatigue
and fibromyalgia. Some possible conditions are:
Lyme disease and associated co-infections, Viral infections, Thyroid
dysfunction, even when "standard" thyroid tests are interpreted as
"normal", Adrenal Stress or Adrenal Insufficiency, Andropause or
Testosterone deficiency in men, Menopause or estrogen, progesterone and
testosterone deficiency in women (Many younger men and women have
hormone deficiencies despite being "too young" for
menopause/andropause) Heavy metal toxicity/exposure and multiple
chemical sensitivity. Since so many problems have
chronic fatigue and fibromyalgia symptoms, it makes sense to try to
treat these conditions if present. I am sure there are other causes of
these syndromes that have not been discovered yet, which is why ongoing
research is so important. If you have been diagnosed with Chronic
Fatigue Syndrome or Fibromyalgia and want to find out if this diagnosis
hides other treatable conditions, click "contact us" button on menu
above to email me or call my office for an appointment.
