Q: Maureen C wrote, “My husband and I are fortunate to be able to live wherever we would like. Given my medical situation, where is the best location for me to live?” A: There is not one best place to live in general, because everyone has different needs and desires. Some prefer cold climates and […]
Many PWCs have experienced improvement of symptoms following antibiotic treatment for other conditions. The natural questions then are why? And should I continue to take antibiotics? The first answer is simple. Antibiotics may “work” in more than one way. Yes, they might be treating some hidden infection in the body. But antibiotics have other ameliorating […]
On a regular basis PWCs return to me with a new diagnosis of Lyme Disease. My main concern in such a situation is whether the diagnosis is accurate and treatment appropriate. Lyme Disease can be a trigger for CFS/ME just as can EBV, HHV6, and other infections [Steere AC, JAMA 1993]. That’s why we request […]
IACFS International Conference Summary 11th International IACFS/ME Conference Parc 55 Wyndham Union Square Hotel San Francisco CA March 20-23, 2014 The theme for this biennial IACFS conference was “Translating Science into Clinical Care,” which implies that most papers would address treatments and management schemes aimed at improving the care of persons with CFS/ME and FM. […]
IACFS ConferenceThis Month’s Contents Introduction – Dr. Ian Lipkin Therapy Immunology Virology / Infections Exercise Testing Prognosis Pediatrics Brain Research Severely Ill Biobanking Summary – Dr. Anthony Komaroff Closing Statement – Dr. C. W. Lapp 11th International IACFS/ME Conference Parc 55 Wyndham Union Square Hotel March 20-23, 2014 The theme for this biennial IACFS conference was […]
CFS, CFS Treatment, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, IACFS, IACFS Conference, ME Letter, Myalgic EncephalomyelitisCally L. wrote me, “I’ve been reading about candida overgrowth. Is this something you think is valid? Something I should be tested for?” A: Candida overgrowth is a common phenomenon in persons with CFS/ME/FM, probably because NK Cell Activity is low in most patients and it is the NK Cells that are thought to help […]
Q: Nancy H asks, “Do you treat Lyme patients any differently than a patient with ME/CFS or FM?” A: While there is no known cause of ME/CFS or FM, it is well-acknowledged that infections trigger many cases. While EB Virus (mononucleosis) is probably the most common, I have also seen ME/CFS and FM apparently triggered […]
This Month’s Contents Cognitive Problems in CFS/ME Seeking Bedbound Patients More Affordable Medications Housekeeping Issues Emails under the new HIPAA Bring your medications to the office with you Cognitive dysfunction in CFS/ME CFS/ME is characterized by four core symptoms: exertional fatigue, muscle pain or headache, sleep disruption or non-restorative sleep, and cognitive dysfunction. Cognitive problems […]
CFS, Cognitive Dysfunction, ME LetterContents Clinical Assessment of CFS / Thanks! Rituximab Hunter-Hopkins Chat On Facebook Ampligen Update Confirm Your Appointment! Happy Holidays, Merry Christmas, and best wishes for 2013 Research Continues on the Clinical Assessment of CFS For over one year Hunter-Hopkins has been participating in a Centers for Disease Control contract study, the Clinical Assessment of CFS. […]
Ampligen, CFS, CFS Treatment, Dr. Black, Dr. Lapp, ME Letter, RituximabThis Month’s Contents Lexington SC Lecture on October 8 Order Your Physician a Primer from the IACFSME Don’t Forget to Vote! Order Your Absentee Ballot NOW Patient Commerce Site on Facebook Ask The Doctor $50 Bonus for Referring to HHC! Sorry We’re Late … Lexington SC Seminar Planned for October 8 Dr. Lapp will be […]
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