The Condition"...As pyridostigmine is known to reduce somatostatin tone in the hypothalamus, this result is compatible with the notion that growth hormone deficiency in fibromyalgia cases is a potentially reversible problem that has a physiologic basis i..."
Relationship to IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome)"Research has shown that IBS frequently co-exists with CFS and fibromyalgia..."
The Condition"...Many viruses have been considered and may play a role in CFS including the Epstein-Barr virus ( EBV) and Cytomegalovirus (CMV)..." Recommendation Bacteria / Pathogen Testing by PCR"US Biotek lab offers a Fatigue Illnesses and Pain Panel (Blood) which tests for the presence of Mycoplasma fermentans, Mycoplasma pneumoniae, Mycoplasma penetrans, Chlamydia pneumoniae, Epstein Barr Virus (EBV), Cytomegalovirus (CMV) and Human Herpes Virus (HHV-6)..." Recommendation Vinegar"May be an effective aid in the destruction of lipid-enveloped viruses, such as HIV, HHV-6 (strains A and B), EBV, CMV, and herpes..."
The Condition"... DHEA and 7-Keto DHEA may be useful; routine endocrine tests are normal in suspected cases of fibromyalgia..."
Relationship to Vitamin D Requirement"Some doctors automatically test the vitamin D status of anyone who comes to them with "fibromyalgia", since fibromyalgia is easily misdiagnosed and vitamin D deficiency is easily cured..."
The Condition"...Nutritional Inadequacies: Nutritional deficiencies, especially of the B-complex vitamins, magnesium or iron may be aggravated by malabsorption or increased utilization..." Recommendation Magnesium"Fatigue is sometimes reduced with magnesium (and potassium) supplementation..."
The Condition"...Since many wells contain environmental toxins such as pesticide run-off, we feel there could be a definite link, especially since fibromyalgia seems to be a central nervous system disease..."
Recommendation against Aerobic Exercise"...The added problem for CFS sufferers is that a sedentary lifestyle causes a range of other health problems including muscle wastage, loss of bone mass, and increased risk of obesity and cardiovascular disease..."
Our Question about cervical node swelling"The lymph nodes involved in CFS are small, moveable, not tender and most commonly involve the neck, axillary region or inguinal region..."
Recommendation Raw Food Diet"...Total serum cholesterol showed a statistically significant lowering and urinary sodium dropped to 1/3 of the beginning value indicating good diet compliance..."
Recommendation Raw Food Diet"In one study, the effect of a strict, low-salt, uncooked vegan diet rich in lactobacteria in 18 fibromyalgia patients both during and after a 3-month intervention period was evaluated..."
Relationship to Environmental Illness / MCS" MCS is a distinct illness that many times is diagnosed secondarily to CFS and/or fibromyalgia..." Recommendation Dental Metal Removal"...Metal-driven chronic inflammation may affect the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis (HPA-axis) and trigger a myriad of non-specific symptoms characterizing CFS, MCS and other related diseases..."
Recommendation Raw Food Diet"...308-13] In another study, thirty people participated in a dietary intervention using a mostly raw, pure vegetarian diet..."
Recommendation against Aerobic Exercise"...Medical opinion has been divided on whether CFS patients should attempt regular exercise or not - some believe that gentle exercise is helpful, while others caution against any form of aerobic activity at all..."
Recommendation Aspartame (Nutrasweet) Avoidance"According to researchers and physicians studying the adverse effects of aspartame, chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia among other conditions can be triggered or worsened by ingesting aspartame..."
Recommendation Dental Metal Removal"...The removal of metallic restorations can reduce lymphocyte sensitization and improve the health of patients..."
