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Dr. Jacob Teitelbaum

Dr. Jacob Teitelbaum

Integrative Medicine, Fibromyalgia Research Center

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Jacob Teitelbaum, MD is a board certified internist and best-selling author of From Fatigued to Fantastic!, Beat Sugar Addiction Now!, and Pain Free 1-2-3. He is the author of landmark research on effective treatments for chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia, illnesses he knows as an insider, having contracted CFS in medical school. “Dr. T” dropped out for a year to recover and...
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    Dr. Jacob Teitelbaum answered:
    How is fibromyalgia diagnosed?
    There are two separate diagnostic criteria for fibromyalgia.  The outdated method requires... Full Post
    05/19/2012
  • Dr. Jacob Teitelbaum
     
    Dr. Jacob Teitelbaum answered:
    What aspects of XMRV are currently under study?
    The question is whether the studies showing the presence of XMRV virus were accurate or simply... Full Post
    05/18/2012
  • Dr. Jacob Teitelbaum
     
    Dr. Jacob Teitelbaum answered:
    How long does chronic fatigue syndrome last?
    Basically, chronic fatigue syndrome represents an energy crisis so severe that you essentially... Full Post
    05/18/2012
  • Dr. Jacob Teitelbaum
     
    Dr. Jacob Teitelbaum answered:
    How can ME/CFS or fibromyalgia affect how well I sleep?
    These conditions represent an energy crisis where you essentially blow a fuse called the... Full Post
    05/18/2012
  • Dr. Jacob Teitelbaum
     
    Dr. Jacob Teitelbaum answered:
    How can a yeast infection affect fibromyalgia, ME/CFS, or myofascial pain?
    It is not the vaginal yeast, but rather the gut and sinus yeast overgrowth that aggravate these... Full Post
    05/18/2012
  • Dr. Jacob Teitelbaum
     
    Dr. Jacob Teitelbaum answered:
    As a person with fibromyalgia or ME/CFS, could I have SIBO as well as IBS?
    Absolutely. SIBO is very common in ME/CFS/fibromyalgia, as is irritable bowel syndrome.... Full Post
    05/18/2012
  • Dr. Jacob Teitelbaum
     
    Dr. Jacob Teitelbaum answered:
    How can sugar affect my fibromyalgia, myofascial pain syndrome, or ME/CFS?
    Sugar can increase blood sugar swings associated with adrenal fatigue, and these drops in blood... Full Post
    05/18/2012
  • Dr. Jacob Teitelbaum
     
    Dr. Jacob Teitelbaum answered:
    Can my diet affect my fibromyalgia?
    Sugar can increase blood sugar swings associated with adrenal fatigue, and these drops in blood... Full Post
    05/18/2012
  • Dr. Jacob Teitelbaum
     
    Dr. Jacob Teitelbaum answered:
    Is disordered sleep a symptom of fibromyalgia or ME/CFS?
    Yes. It is a critical part of this process, and if somebody is able to get a good night's sleep... Full Post
    05/18/2012
  • Dr. Jacob Teitelbaum
     
    Dr. Jacob Teitelbaum answered:
    Why does fibromyalgia cause fatigue?
    Fibromyalgia represents an energy crisis, and is associated with the inability of your body's... Full Post
    05/18/2012
  • Dr. Jacob Teitelbaum
     
    Dr. Jacob Teitelbaum answered:
    Could my chronic fatigue mean I have cirrhosis?
    Although cirrhosis can cause chronic fatigue, the vast majority of people with chronic fatigue do... Full Post
    05/18/2012
  • Dr. Jacob Teitelbaum
     
    Dr. Jacob Teitelbaum answered:
    Is extreme fatigue a symptom of depression?
    It can be. But there are many other causes of fatigue that are mistakenly diagnosed as depression.... Full Post
    05/18/2012
  • Dr. Jacob Teitelbaum
     
    Dr. Jacob Teitelbaum answered:
    What can I do if I can't work because of chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS)?
    I recommend finding a specialist who is familiar with treating CFS and fibromyalgia, as most... Full Post
    05/18/2012
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    Amanda Lingerfelt is now a friend of Dr. Jacob Teitelbaum 05/18/2012
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    Dr. Jacob Teitelbaum answered:
    Are there any effective treatments for chronic fatigue syndrome?
    There are many effective treatments for both chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia. Our... Full Post
    05/17/2012
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  • What aspects of XMRV are currently under study?
  • The question is whether the studies showin... More
  • How long does chronic fatigue syndrome last?
  • Basically, chronic fatigue syndrome repres... More
  • How can ME/CFS or fibromyalgia affect how well I sleep?
  • These conditions represent an energy crisi... More
  • How can a yeast infection affect fibromyalgia, ME/CFS, or myofascial pain?
  • It is not the vaginal yeast, but rather th... More
  • As a person with fibromyalgia or ME/CFS, could I have SIBO as well as IBS?
  • Absolutely. SIBO is very common in ME/CFS/... More

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Is CFS Caused by Allergic Reactions to Infections?

Mar 19, 2012
An Intriguing Hypothesis — and NAET May Help! In an interesting article, Dr. Sarah Myhill... Full Post

Effective Treatment for Autism! A New Study

Mar 12, 2012
Imagine witnessing an authentic medical miracle. Well, I did — when I saw an autistic girl... Full Post