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| Potassium Limits | 7/29/2008 | Michael L. Johnson, DC |
Q: Johnson, I have been studying a bit, on the internet that is, concerning sodium/potassium imbalance ...
A: It appears you are in fact well read on this matter. Potassium and Sodium are in opposition in the ...
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| Tiredeness and aches and pains | 7/23/2008 | Suzan Jackson |
Q: I don't know if I have asked my question in the right place, but would like any advice, or even who ...
A: I'm glad to hear my suggestions and resources were helpful to you. Hopefully, you'll get some good ...
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| Tiredeness and aches and pains | 7/17/2008 | Suzan Jackson |
Q: I don't know if I have asked my question in the right place, but would like any advice, or even who ...
A: I'm sorry to hear you're suffering so much and have been unable to find effective treatments yet. ...
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| medical mystery? | 7/9/2008 | Michael L. Johnson, DC |
Q: This is a little of the subject b/c I do not has CFS. But i'm having a hard time navigating this ...
A: It is difficult for me to answer this question with the information you have given. It sounds ...
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| lifestyle | 7/8/2008 | Candy |
Q: Candy, when you were very ill, and you still had to juggle all of lifes demands, did you find a ...
A: I am still what you would call "very ill" but in the beginning I learned a valuable lesson. I would ...
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| Epstein Barr symptoms/side effects and how do you seek good medical help? | 7/7/2008 | Candy |
Q: My daughter was just diagnosed with Chronic Epstein-Barr/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. She has seen a ...
A: Yes.....CFIDS can cause irregularity. Below are some of the natural remedies use that have been ...
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| chronic EBV/CFS | 6/5/2008 | Candy |
Q: Good morning. I have Chronic EBV/CFS. I have tested positive for mono for almost two years now. The ...
A: The way it was explained to me when I first was diagnosed with CFIDS was that people who test ...
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| advice for chronic tiredness? | 6/5/2008 | Michael L. Johnson, DC |
Q: I am ALWAYS tired, sometimes having to take up to 2 naps a day. I am on Adderall and Zoloft and ...
A: To understand Chronic Fatigue better don't think of it as a single problem but rather an amalgam of ...
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| ??? | 6/2/2008 | Michael L. Johnson, DC |
Q: I don't know where I should ask this, but here it goes (I hope you can hep me!) 3 weeks ago my ...
A: Wow, sounds like you've been through alot! The scope of your experiences and questions doesn't lend ...
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| tiredness/headaches | 4/30/2008 | Suzan Jackson |
Q: For about 12 months now I have suffered from constant tiredness and recently (in the last 3 months ...
A: I'm sorry you're going through such a rough time. Based on what you've described, it is possible ...
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| I might have CFS | 4/23/2008 | Candy |
Q: How do I tell weather or not I have CFS? I have no energy ever I ALWAYS feel fatigued and always ...
A: You need to get your doctor to run an Epstein Barr Virus test. If the results are positive then you ...
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| CFIDS and Beyond | 4/19/2008 | Michael L. Johnson, DC |
Q: I was diagnosed in 1987 with CFS this came after an extreme virus bout. I have since developed ...
A: I do have some ideas. First, it sounds like you have a complicated clinical picture. Instead of ...
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| CFIDS and Beyond | 4/19/2008 | Suzan Jackson |
Q: I was diagnosed in 1987 with CFS this came after an extreme virus bout. I have since developed ...
A: Mary - I'm sorry to hear you're having such a rough time. I don't know how much I can help you ...
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| Overnight work leaving me fatigued | 3/27/2008 | Michael L. Johnson, DC |
Q: Johnson, I'm 32 years old. About 195Ibs. I've recently been promoted from a security officer to ...
A: David, First and foremost you need to re-establish your sleep wake cycle. Your body appears to be ...
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| Need a new CFS/FM Doctor | 3/5/2008 | Suzan Jackson |
Q: Susan, I'm sorry to read about all the trials you have with your health and that of your children ...
A: How wonderful that you were able to see Dr. Lapp for awhile. I've heard he's excellent, and I've ...
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| Newly diagnosed with EBV | 2/21/2008 | Candy |
Q: I have been sick for over a month and just got a diagnosis yesterday of EBV. The doctor just sent ...
A: While debilitating fatigue is the hallmark of chronic fatigue syndrome (CFIDS), a feeling of ...
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| CFS treatments | 2/13/2008 | Candy |
Q: Now I know that there aren't any cures for CFS and there are treatments for the symptoms but ...
A: First I am going to give you a list of Natural Remedies that have helped me. Vitamins and ...
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| don't know where to turn | 12/21/2007 | Suzan Jackson |
Q: I am 20 years old and I have had CFIDS since birth. I was diagnosed with chronic mononucleosis at ...
A: Lindsay - Thanks for writing. It's amazing that your Mom's name is also Susan Jackson and that ...
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| cfs-epstein-barr | 11/24/2007 | Candy |
Q: My blood test came back positive for epstein barr syndrome. I also have every classic symptom of ...
A: First I am going to give you a list of Natural Remedies that have helped me. Vitamins and Minerals ...
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| meds and docyors | 11/7/2007 | Suzan Jackson |
Q: Suzan: 1) I have had ME/CFS for 8 years and have been debilitaded for 6 of those years. I am on ...
A: Leah - I'm glad my response was helpful to you. I'm in bad shape myself today - not sure what ...
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| meds and docyors | 11/3/2007 | Suzan Jackson |
Q: Suzan: 1) I have had ME/CFS for 8 years and have been debilitaded for 6 of those years. I am on ...
A: Sorry for the delay - I haven't been feeling well the past couple of days. Sorry to hear you've ...
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| low body temperature | 9/10/2007 | Michael L. Johnson, DC |
Q: Could you please explain low body temperature and at what point should I be concerned with it? Th
A: Susan, Low body temperature may indicate a problem with your thyroid function. Before you consider ...
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| cfs | 9/6/2007 | Suzan Jackson |
Q: Are there any doctors you can recommend? I have had this condition for 15 years, but not as bad as ...
A: Renee - You don't mention where you live. If you can tell me the state or region you live in, I ...
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| Chin Rash | 8/1/2007 | Anne Hillebrand |
Q: Okay I asked you a question the other day about my pain and rash. I was wondering you said you ...
A: My overly acidic perspiration caused a horrible burning and itching if it stays on too long. Of ...
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| CFS or what | 7/30/2007 | Anne Hillebrand |
Q: I am 27 yrs old and I have severe pain in my legs, back, head, everywhere it seems it just depends ...
A: Diana. Am glad you are seeing a doctor, as that would certainly be my first suggestion. The ...
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| CFS? | 7/23/2007 | Anne Hillebrand |
Q: It's a long story but I'll try to be brief: May 2005 got Mumps (I'm 29) had it for 3 weeks, on top ...
A: "Sam". It's good to know you are seeking answers. If I had all this going on and my doctor didn't ...
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| ACHY. | 7/18/2007 | Michael L. Johnson, DC |
Q: im an 18 year old girl who suffers from depression and anxiety. i have chronic aches and pains & im ...
A: No it is not conclusive. If you are chronically tired, you have chronic fatigue, no matter what the ...
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| ACHY. | 7/16/2007 | Michael L. Johnson, DC |
Q: im an 18 year old girl who suffers from depression and anxiety. i have chronic aches and pains & im ...
A: Wow, you're well-versed in Medical Terminology for 18! The answer to your question is maybe. There ...
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| achy. | 7/16/2007 | Candy |
Q: im an 18 year old girl who suffers from depression and anxiety. i have chronic aches and pains & im ...
A: You need to ask your doctor to run a blood test for the Epstein Barrr Virus. If it comes back ...
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| Possibly CFS? | 6/16/2007 | Anne Hillebrand |
Q: Anne, To give you better understanding of my situation, I will give you a brief summary of my past ...
A: Well, Bernie, that certainly is a question! Thanks for writing. I'm not a medical professional, ...
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| do i have cfs ? | 6/12/2007 | Anne Hillebrand |
Q: i don't know if i have the cfs , to start i have difficulty to wake up in the morning but after a ...
A: Mathieu. Thanks for your question. The problems you mention are serious, even if only because of ...
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| CFS or mystery virus? What to do... | 6/5/2007 | Michael L. Johnson, DC |
Q: Greetings, I have been sick for two months now with something resembling CFS - fatigue, headaches, ...
A: I will try to answer your question as best I can with limited information. When you stress your ...
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| CFS or other mystery ailment? Where to start... | 6/5/2007 | Candy |
Q: Greetings, I have been sick for two months now with something resembling CFS - fatigue, headaches, ...
A: While debilitating fatigue is the hallmark of chronic fatigue syndrome (CFIDS), a feeling of ...
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| CFS and Anti-Viral treatment | 5/25/2007 | Suzan Jackson |
Q: Suzan: I've read through Dr. Teitelbaums book and found info on a physician named Dr. A. ...
A: I'm also taking Valtrex right now for CFS. I've been on 500 mg per day for 6 weeks. I felt a ...
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| Need Advice | 5/23/2007 | Candy |
Q: I would appreciate your help. My boyfriend has been struggling for years trying to get a proper ...
A: Tell him to ask his doctor to run a blood test for the Epstein Barr Virus. If it comes back ...
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| CFS and joint pain | 5/7/2007 | Suzan Jackson |
Q: I have been "recovering" from CFS/FM for about 7-8 years now. My health has been steadily ...
A: Maria - Sorry for the delay in responding to you. As I'm sure you know, life with CFS is ...
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| MS, CFS, EBV | 4/24/2007 | Suzan Jackson |
Q: I am 44 years old and was just diagnosed positive with EVB with symptoms of sore throat, ...
A: Connie - I'm sorry to hear that you've been so ill. Recurring sore throat, swollen glands, and ...
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| CFS? | 4/21/2007 | Anne Hillebrand |
Q: I am not sure if I have Chronic Fatigue Syndrome but maybe you can help me. Due to a very rough ...
A: Laura. First, congratulations on being clean from drugs for 4 years! It sounds like you got into ...
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| CFS? | 4/21/2007 | Suzan Jackson |
Q: I am not sure if I have Chronic Fatigue Syndrome but maybe you can help me. Due to a very rough ...
A: I'm sorry to hear you've been suffering so much. I wish I could help you, but I don't know anything ...
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| CFS | 4/21/2007 | Candy |
Q: I am not sure if I have Chronic Fatigue Syndrome but maybe you can help me. Due to a very rough ...
A: Laura... It sounds like you have a lot going on with you so here's what I suggest you do: Ask your ...
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