Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFIDS) and fibromyalgia are illnesses characterized by a myriad of symptoms, which include severe long-term fatigue, poor sleep, achiness, "brain fog, " increased thirst, bowel disorders, recurrent infections, and exhaustion. For those fatigue patients suffering from CFIDS and fibromyalgia, these disorders can be overwhelming - negatively impacting every facet of their lives. From Fatigued to Fantastic! is an authoritative and comprehensive resource guide for individuals who suffer from CFIDS and fibromyalgia. It explains, in easy-to-understand language, what these disorders are, what their symptoms are, where they may come from, and how you can eliminate them. Specific guidelines for diagnosis and treatment are clearly and concisely presented for both the patient and the physician. The book examines may factors that may be responsible for these conditions. It includes chapters on nutritional problems, adrenal insufficiency, hypothyroidism, hormonal imbalances, yeast overgrowth, sleep disorders, parasitic infections, and more. It also looks at the new and exciting studies being done on DHEA, magnesium, and malic acid. It provides instructions for physicians on the use of both natural and pharmacological supplements. There are also important resources offered, guiding you to doctors, patient support groups, supplies, and services. In addition to being one of this country's leading clinicians and researchers on effective treatments of CFIDS and fibromyalgia, author Jacob Teitelbaum, MD, has experienced and overcome these illnesses himself. From Fatigued to Fantastic!, therefore, not only reflects the cutting edge of scientific discovery, but provides sympatheticunderstanding from one who has experienced the debilitating effects of these problems firsthand.
1975 was a really rough year. I was caught in the middle of a family melt down while in my third year of medical school. I was 22, and my father had died years earlier so I was paying my own way. Finally the stress caught up with me. I had what I called the "drop dead flu". Three months later, I was still exhausted, unable to sleep, achy all over and had no brain. Devastated I had to drop out of medical school. As I was paying my own way and relying on scholarships, student loans, and work (which I was now too sick to do) I found myself homeless and sleeping in parks. This was my introduction to Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia.
Fortunately, I met a number of people who taught me what I needed to know to get well, and a year later I was back in medical school getting honors. Over the last 30 years, medicine has learned more and more about Chronic Fatigue Syndrome,Fibromyalgia, and chronic pain -despite most doctors still being clueless about these problems. Making effective treatment available for everyone with CFS, Fibromyalgia, and chronic pain has been my life's work. I have the honor of serving as Medical Director of the Annapolis Research Center for Effective CFS & Fibromyalgia Therapies,Senior author of the landmark study "Effective Treatment of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia -- a Placebo-controlled Study" and Author of the best-selling book "From Fatigued to Fantastic!", " Three Steps to Happiness! Healing through Joy", and the recently released "Pain Free 1-2-3- A Proven Program to Get YOU Pain Free NOW!" I also am regularly in the media, including CNN, FOX National News, USA Today, etc so we can get the information out that people need. For more information on how you can get well now, I invite you to visit my web site at: www.Vitality101.com.
I know it's been difficult for you. The good news is that, having HAD these problems, I can tell you that it is possible to get well and get your life back-NOW!
