Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome can be caused by viral infections such as Epstein Barr Virus(Mono), Cytomegalovirus, Herpes Simplex 6 Virus, Food Sensitivities, Hormone Imbalance, and Heavy Metal Toxicity. Antidepressants and sleeping medications are used in conventional settings. A Functional Medicine doctor, however, will investigate gut function to ensure optimal absorption of nutrients. Chronic fatigue symptoms can include fatigue, severe headaches, loss of memory or concentration, sleeping problems, muscle pains, and sore throat.

How to Eliminate Chronic Fatigue

An allergy-elimination diet is recommended to rule out food sensitivities. A 6-hour urine toxicity screen is performed to ensure heavy metals are not the culprit. If high levels of heavy metals are detected, IV chelation therapy is recommended, which in most cases, resolves fatigue. High-dose IV vitamin C, Myers cocktail, and a Glutathione IV are also prescribed to boost immunity. As a last resort, physiologic doses of hydrocortisone may be prescribed to enhance adrenal function.

Why Visit a Chronic Fatigue Specialist?

Despite normal thyroid blood tests, subclinical hypothyroidism may also be the underlying cause of chronic fatigue. Patients may have high levels of reverse T3, a protein that competes with active thyroid hormone (T3). A combination of T3 and T4 prescriptions, such as Naturethroid, may also be very helpful in resolving chronic fatigue. Nexavir injections have been used to treat chronic fatigue syndrome for the past seventy years. It has anti-inflammatory effects and inhibits viruses such as HSV-6 and EBV. By seeing a fatigue specialist you will be able to properly diagnose the issue and start treatment.

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Dr. Shiva Lalezar is a chronic fatigue specialist who will treat the underlying causes of your chronic fatigue syndrome.  She employs an integrative approach, combining the best conventional therapies with the latest techniques and treatments in Functional Medicine for optimal results.

Call the Health & Vitality Center at 310-477-1166 or click here to schedule an appointment. We are one of the leading Functional Medicine centers in Los Angeles.