Valerie McC wonders what causes the lack of ability to hold onto things? A: Several studies have confirmed a sort of “feedback failure” with respect to muscle contraction and hand-eye coordination in CFS/ME/FM. PWCs believe that they have a good grip on objects, but drop them anyway; they reach for an object but misjudge and […]
Tanya C wonders if a gluten-free diet is something that she should consider. A: In the early 1990’s, Dr. Cheney and I performed gastrointestinal studies on PWCs who complained of abdominal distress. We found that a number of patients had abnormal small intestinal biopsies showing intestinal cells with short villi. These villi are used for […]
Tanya C asks: Is it true that weather fronts trigger flairs of CFS/ME/FM? A: Yes, many PWCs report flares of symptoms with changes in the weather or approaching fronts. They seem particularly affected by extremes of weather such as hot and humid or bitter cold . It is not clear why this happens, but similar […]
Cory wrote: : If someone is very allergic to inhaled allergens such as ragweed, tree pollen, and mold, I know you recommend that the patients get treated for these issues first. My question is: what constitutes effective treatment? Is it enough to treat the symptoms with drugs like Nasacort/Nasonex and OTC meds like Claritin? Or, […]
This Month’s Contents Ask The Doctor Open Medicine Institute considers Ampligen, rituximab Six Month Disability Follow-Ups Recommended $50 Bonus for Referring to HHC! CFS/ME/FM Treatment Website A New Imaging Technique Reveals Brain Wiring Having Trouble Getting or Affording Health Insurance? Ask The Doctor PWCs often want to ask general questions about CFS/ME or FM. Now […]
Ampligen, CFS & FM Self Help, Disability, PCIP, RituximabOn April 4, 2012 Rita S. asked: What is your opinion of the ALCAT test for food sensitivities? I hear that it is controversial, but I feel like some of my symptoms are related to food sensitivities. There is no good lab test for food sensitivities. The best method is “withdrawal and challenge”; that is, […]