Many patients have asked about online support programs, especially since we are all “quarantined.” If something like that appeals to you, I suggest looking into programs provided by Lorrie Rivers, who has had more than 15 years experience with ME/CFS patients. You are too late for her free “Workshop on Self-Pacing” (February 18), but she […]
Emotional relief, Inspiration, Self-pacing, Strength training, Support, YogaAt least 10% of persons who contract COVID-19 suffer with prolonged symptoms. Such individuals have been called “Long Haulers.” Their symptoms are very similar to those of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS). Since it is widely believed that early treatment is beneficial in ME/CFS, we are encouraging such post-COVID Long Haulers to seek care early with […]
Ampligen, COVID, Long Haulers, ME/CFS, rintatolimodQ: Should I take the COVID-19 vaccine when it becomes available? A: Many PWCs (Persons with CFS or FM) have developed a flare or relapse after vaccination with live viruses, so we have always recommended avoiding immunization with influenza vaccine, the MMR, and Hepatitis B, if feasible. The question is: how safe are the COVID-19 […]
COVID-19, Immunization, VaccineQ: One individual emailed that she contracted COVID-19 about four months ago andseemed to recover, but then went downhill with class symptoms of post-viral fatigue such as exertional malaise, brain fog, and insomnia. “I am concerned about this turning into something chroinc,” she wrote, and wondered what to do abouti it. A: Studies have shown […]
COVID-19, post-viral fatigue, PVFSQ: One of my doctors is suggesting that I take hydroxychloroquine to possibly reduce the progression or severity of COVID-19 if I contact it. Is it safe? A: Preventative hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) is neither FDA-approved nor endorsed by any authority that I am aware of. In fact, in a recent article in the New England Journal […]
COVID, HydroxychloroquineThe doctors and staff at Hunter-Hopkins are sad to report that Dr. Black has resigned as staff physician in order to take care of some urgent family issues. She does not foresee a return to medicine or Hunter-Hopkins in the near future. Drs. Lapp and Hillman will remain available for consultations, questions, and prescriptions.
Recently A.M. asked: “when severe anxiety disorder is present, can you distinguish Chronic Fatigue Syndrome because the symptoms are so similar?” The answer is, “It may be difficult.” However, there are characteristics that tend to differentiate the two: (1) Anxiety tends to be more of a lifelong disorder, whereas ME/CFS more frequently has a more […]
This Month’s Contents Ampligen Is Once Again Available New Non-Narcotic Pain Treatment Where To Go When You Need Help With … Almost Anything! Continued Opioid Concerns Confirm Your Appointment – Avoid Charges Ampligen Is Once Again Available On June 27, 2018 Hemispherx Biopharma, Inc. – producer of Ampligen/rintatolimod — announced the immediate expansion of its […]
A reader asked to clarify: if the fastest my heart can beat is 159 (based on age 71) then the AT I understand occurs at 95 beats per minute. If, after a 35 minute walk daily the heart rate immediately afterward is 100, does this equate to overdoing it, despite feeling fine? Answer: The formula […]
This Month’s Contents Dr. Lapp Retires. Dr. Hillman Takes the Helm! Big Concerns About the Opioid Epidemic NIH Study Continues to Recruit Subjects</li> Saving on Prescription Costs Please Confirm Your Appointment When Called! Dr. Lapp Retires and Dr. Vincent Hillman Takes the Helm After more than 40 years of medical practice and more than 32 […]