In a recent USA Today article, New Findings in Fibromyalgia, many articles from different medical journals are cited. I did some medical sleuthing by reading the original articles and by taking the extra step of speaking to the researchers who are quoted. These Are the Key Points: Fibromyalgia is a complicated disease without question. Most […]
“Why Am I so Tired?”: Causes of Chronic Fatigue
Part 1: Thyroid Imbalance Our practice specializes in treating patients with Chronic Fatigue diseases. Chronic Fatigue cases are the most challenging for a physician because there are so many possible medical causes that may be involved. Chronic Fatigue is equally challenging to the patient because no obvious organ in their body is involved. The Endocrine […]
Joint Pain & Fatigue: Beware of Ticks That Keep on Ticking…
I’ve seen 2 dramatic cases of Lyme disease this past month. Both patients presented with joint pain, swelling and rashes. Lyme disease is especially common during the summer months when people are outside more, but even after the summer, cases can develop that didn’t present with apparent symptoms. The Not Always Obvious Symptoms I’ve spoken […]
Infectious Mononucleosis (Mono) and CFS: Not Just a “Kissing Disease” Anymore
Infectious Mononucleosis, also called Mono or “The Kissing Disease,” because, in years past, it was most commonly seen in teenagers and college students who had contracted the illness after intimate contact with their romantic partners. Today, Infectious Mononucleosis is appearing more frequently in adults and resulting in more serious consequences. Infectious Mononucleosis is mainly attributed […]
Chronic Fatigue Symptoms: Are You Vitamin Deficient?
There is no food shortage, and yet much of the population is overweight, so how can someone today be vitamin deficient? The answer is two-fold: our food today does not contain the nutrients it once did, and many people today require medications that lower our absorption of vitamins and essential minerals. Out of Balance In […]
Candida: The Often Missed Culprit
Masquerading Symptoms In over 20 years of medical practice, I have seen hundreds of patients come to me as their last resort for help regarding the diagnosis of candida. These women and men have seen numerous doctors who have told them that nothing was wrong with them and that their problem was all in their […]
Insomnia and Heart Disease: What Chronic Fatigue and Fibromyalgia patients need to know!
I am often reminded of an Irish proverb “A good laugh and a long sleep are the best cures in the doctor’s book.” Unfortunately, in these times, they are hard to come by. Many patients who suffer from Chronic Fatigue Syndrome or fibromyalgia have associated sleep disorders. Trouble falling asleep, staying asleep and multiple nighttime […]
Diet and CFS and Fibromyalgia
Is there any benefit to dietary changes in patients with CFS and fibromyalgia. As a physician treating these disorders for over 20 years, the answer is a resounding YES!!! I have seen dietary changes work wonders for many patients. But what dietary changes are we talking about? The type of diet I usually recommend for […]
Infections and CFS and Fibromyalgia
I am always asked by patients “what causes CFS?” Or “What causes Fibromyalgia?”The answer is a complicated one. We know that in patients with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome have sleep disorders, hormonal imbalances, especially thyroid dysfunction, mitochondrial dysfunction, and viral infections. The infectious component of the disorder is debated amongst the medical community. I believe, as […]
Thyroid Conditions-The Connection to Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
This past week I have had 2 patients with undiagnosed thyroid disease. Both of these patients had multiple symptoms consistent with low thyroid and had been to several different physicians. One of these patients suffered from fibromyalgia. Patients and colleagues alike often ask me about the connection between fibromyalgia and thyroid disease. I tell them […]