Q: So how can I get well now? A: Many people come to our clinic in Annapolis Maryland from all over the world. For those who can afford the trip and the visit, this is an excellent way to get well quickly. We then use the money we charge for seeing...
Q: So how can I use this information to help me get well NOW ? A: Happily, our recently published placebo-controlled study proved that by using this information over 90 percent of people with CFS and fibromyalgia can improve significantly. The...
Q: What tests do I need to do to be evaluated for my CFS/FMS? A: Although there is no test that is needed to diagnose CFS/FMS, there are many tests that can be helpful in determining what treatments you need. Beyond this, there are tens of thousands...
Q: You said that all of these different stresses could suppress the hypothalamus. What happens then? A: The hypothalamus is kind of like the orchestra conductor of the brain. It controls four main areas: Temperature regulation. With hypothalamic...
Q: What do you look for if the onset was gradual? A: There are many triggers that can cause the gradual onset of CFS/FMS. They fall into several major categories: Fungal infections — where viral, parasitic, and antibiotic sensitive infections...
Q: What else can cause a sudden onset of CFS/FMS? A: Other important triggers that can cause CFS/FMS to begin suddenly include: 1) Having just had a baby. This can occur for a number of reasons. After delivery, blood flow to the pituitary gland (the...
Q: You’ve explained why many different triggers can cause the same set of symptoms that are seen in different people with CFS/FMS. What are some common triggers, though, for these syndromes? A: Although the multiple different triggers for CFS/...
Q: An important question is: why would you want to get better? A: Soon we will explore the underlying causes that physically resulted in YOUR having CFS/FMS. Before one embarks on a journey however, it often serves to reflect on where one really...
Q: How is fibromyalgia defined? A: The definition for fibromyalgia was developed by the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) and is much more straightforward. You have fibromyalgia if you have: 1) a history of widespread pain or achiness for at...
Q: How can a doctor determine if I have CFS? A: Because there’s no definitive blood test or x-ray for this disease that is only positive in this disease (there are many that are abnormal), CFS needed to be defined by symptoms and the absence...
Dr Jacob Teitelbaum MD