Chronic pain, chronic fatigue syndrome, autoimmune disorders, fibromyalgia and multiple chemical sensitivity are poorly understood, poorly treated and poorly recognized causes of disability and suffering. More and more people are affected by these disorders, and they often struggle to get proper treatment while they suffer in silence. If you have been diagnosed with one of these syndromes – or if you think you may have one – you may have been told that your tests are normal, that there is nothing wrong with you, that there is no treatment for you, that it is all in your head, or that you will just have to live with your problems.

These conditions can be treated.

We have seen hundreds of patients with these syndromes for several years and we have been very gratified to see many of them regain their health and return to their lives. While we do not promise complete cure, it is not uncommon. Virtually every patient who has continued following our treatment and our advice has seen real improvements in their symptoms and their quality of life. These are people who have seen doctors, specialists and holistic practitioners before they came to us.

We have developed individualized treatment plans to accelerate the process and improve our success rate. We have formalized the process of creating and delivering these individualized treatment plans, which we call our Pain and Fatigue Program of Care (PFPC).

Your PFPC will be based on a detailed history and physical examination, laboratory tests and specialized tests which are selected based on your individual history. Your treatment may include natural medicine tablets, intravenous (IV) infusions, consultations with specialized alternative medicine practitioners, bio-identical hormones, mind-body practices and a nutrition and lifestyle prescription.

You should expect a significant improvement in your mood, memory, concentration, energy, pain, sleep, digestion and other symptoms within a few months.

There are many issues that may need to be addressed during your treatment. Some parts of the PFPC are the same for all patients, but others target specific issues that are different from one patient to the next. Below is a partial list:

• Infection with viruses, bacteria, fungi and parasites in the body can be related to old infections, tick bites, antibiotics or simply due to a weakened immune system that allows microbes to survive
• Intestinal parasites acquired from well water, camping trips, pets or foreign travel can be present in people with few or no digestive symptoms
• Adrenal fatigue caused by prolonged or severe physical, chemical or emotional stress causes dizziness, low blood pressure, hypoglycemic symptoms, fluctuating energy, multiple allergies, salt cravings and other problems
• Thyroid disorders caused by allergies, toxins and other stressors can be present even when blood tests are normal
• Other hormone imbalances may need replacement using bio-identical progesterone, estrogens, testosterone and DHEA as needed based on symptoms, blood tests and specialized saliva and urine tests
• Toxic metals like lead and mercury can be acquired from food, water, air, dental fillings, certain jobs or towns affect the nervous and immune systems and require detoxification and chelation
• Some people have a decreased ability to detoxify because of problems with their intestines, liver or kidney which can be corrected with targeted treatment and general support
• Damage to the intestines from antibiotics, anti-inflammatories, stress, poor diet, surgery, previous infections, etc. can affect absorption, nutrition, bacterial and yeast balance and immunity
• Emotional and psychological trauma, whether major or minor, past or present, is addressed using hypnotherapy, homeopathy and other innovative techniques that neutralize them quickly and simply
• Allergy testing and treatment including serum IgG4 testing, autonomic response testing and treatment turns off allergies to foods and food toxins, airborne particles and other stressors
• Interference fields, which are localized areas of persistent nerve dysfunction that remain after surgery, trauma or infection, can be turned off using German neural therapy
• Soft tissue injuries that can cause pain in knees, shoulders and other joints, and also often causes chronic low back and neck pain can be eliminated using simple manual therapies
• Nutritional imbalances involving trace minerals, iodine, B12 and folate, antioxidants, glutathione, acid-base issues and food intolerances are corrected with supplementation
• Genetic factors make some people more vulnerable than others, including mutations that involve MTHFR, glutathione enzymes, detoxification pathways, kryptopyrroluria and gluten sensitivity
• Stomach acid deficiency is common in people with chronic pain and fatigue and can worsen your situation by causing malabsorption and digestive symptoms
• Endorphin dysfunction is a common link between stress and the immune system and can be treated with low-dose naltrexone and mind-body techniques
• Chronic inflammation caused by immune dysfunction increases the risk of cancer, heart disease, arthritis and other problems and can be treated with boswellia, proteolytic enzymes, etc.

If you have been seeking a solution for many years, you have probably partially or incompletely addressed many of these issues already. In most cases this is not done correctly or systematically, which will become clear during your assessment. The above list is not intended to be complete, and certainly does not explain every possible issue in detail. It is provided to reassure you that we know what we are doing, we can answer your questions and we can offer you the realistic possibility of a return to health.