“Are there natural ways to fight off fatigue?”
I have fibromyalgia, and I often find myself so fatigued. I can't do anything around the house because I'm so tired. Are there natural ways to fight off this fatigue? What do you recommend?
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Absolutely! It's important to have a thorough workup to confirm there aren't issues contributing to fatigue like low iron or B12 or an undiagnosed chronic infection. Cortisol levels are often overlooked and low in people with chronic fatigue issues. Addressing mitochondrial function (where energy is created in cells) with supplements like magnesium, l-carnitine, and CoQ10 can be helpful too.
there are many reasons for fatigue with fibromyalgia. I would love to talk to you and schedule a consultation to get to the root of the issues
There are many different reasons for fatigue. Fatigue and fibromyalgia are common conditions I see and treat through natural means.
Yes, but knowing the cause if far more successful at getting fatigue corrected. Fatigue is a general symptoms and because so many conditions can be caused by fatigue, it is important to know what the cause is so that target tissue can be addressed. Some fatigue is caused by adrenal gland dysfunction, thyroid gland dysfunction, hormone imbalance, medications, diet, poor digestion, autoimmune conditions, mental health conditions, cancer, diabetes, etc. The list goes on and on. Routine testing can rule out many of the causes and you should follow up with your provider to make sure there is no underlying condition occurring. Adrenal support supplements, herbs like Ashwagandha and Eluthrococcus, mushroom/Cordyceps, vitamins like D and B12 and B Complex all battle fatigue. But these won't work unless you are tackling the root cause.
While there are natural ways to help fatigue, unfortunately, unless you are a patient, I am unable to recommend anything to you. Please find a doctor or practitioner near you who is able to prescribe or make the proper recommendations regarding your concerns.
I think the key is to understand the root cause of your fibromayalgia and to treat the cause. Underlying causes can be nutrient depletions, nutritional imbalances, hormonal imbalances, different forms of toxicities, etc. For my fatigue patients, for example, I'm looking at adrenal dysfunction (typically looking at all day cortisol and DHEA production0, reproductive hormones, thyroid hormones and autoimmunity, plus I'm also ordering basic labwork like CMP(14), CBC with diff, ferritin, 25(OH)vitamin D, levels of inflammation, etc in order to find the root cause. Fatigue is also related to lifestyle factors so I'm either ordering labs for understanding food responses or recommending variations in how they are eating, plus making other recommendations as well. It is hard to make many changes when you're feeling so crummy, so I hope you have someone on board to help you discover the root causes of what's underlying your health concerns. Feel free to reach out if you have more questions or you'd like to make an appointment www.nawellness-boulder.com I offer virtual visits.
Yes!! This medicine is wonderful for healing fibromyalgia.
Delythe Lowry-Charles
Preventative Medicine Specialist | Public Health & General Preventive Medicine
MIAMI, FL
Really important to seek a functional medicine evaluation to determine the root cause as well as the appropriate protocol to support structural/musculoskeletal integrity.
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Fatigue is a very common symptom that can have a multitude of etiologies besides fibromyalgia. To cover all of your basis I would first ask your clinician do perform some type of cardiac work-up, basic labs and include a TSH level (thyroid). Additionally, I would think about a hair analysis to rule out heavy metals. Consider a diet that would include fatty fish, organic chicken and turkey, and with a large amount of vegetables and low sugar fruits. Investigate Turmeric, Vitamin C, Co-Enzyme Q10, and Vitamin D3. Exercise, yoga, and low-impact weights could be helpful as well.
Mark Roby, ND, PA-C
Mark Roby, ND, PA-C
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Dr. Liz
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Dr. Liz
Yes I have successfullly treated Fibromyagia, Hundreds of times, and my Thesis was based on this. The Government would not allow me to publish my findings because I did not have any failures to treat Fibromyalgia.
I found that it was due to a nuritional definciency focusing on Minerals.
I found that it was due to a nuritional definciency focusing on Minerals.
