Fibromyalgia and Cancer-Related Fatigue
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Dear Reader,
You don't usually hear about this, but cancer is often a powerful trigger for fibromyalgia. For example, women with breast cancer who take the estrogen blocker tamoxifen are often thrown into fibromyalgia, with 30% of them continuing to suffer from severe fatigue even 10 years after their diagnosis. Over 70% of everyone who receives chemotherapy or radiation therapy for cancer suffers from severe fatigue (in addition to all the other problems they face).
The more serious issues related to cancer survival overshadow cancer-related fatigue. So treatment for this unfortunately typically takes a back seat or is ignored altogether.
But prolonging life is not enough. Life also has to be enjoyable, which is difficult if you have untreated fibromyalgia. Thankfully you don't have to choose one over the other, because some of the recommendations I make for recovering from fibromyalgia can also improve immunity, which can be helpful for cancer survival.
Magnesium's Role in Preventing Bone Fractures
A recent study published in the European Journal of Epidemiology, showed an association between low serum magnesium levels and an increased risk of fracture.
In this new study, researchers followed 2,245 middle-aged men over a 20 year period. They found that men with lower serum magnesium levels had an increased risk of fractures, specifically fractures of the hip. The risk of having a fracture was reduced by 44% in men with higher blood levels of magnesium. None of the 22 men who had very high magnesium levels (> 2.3 mg/dl) had a fracture during the follow-up period.
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Consultations With Dr. T
I treat people with CFS and fibromyalgia all over the world by providing consultations over the phone or in person, with a comprehensive "new patient" consultation session including four hours of one-on-one time with me. During this initial session, I'll review your medical lab records, thoroughly discuss the experiences you've had with this illness, answer all of your questions, and recommended a detailed treatment protocol for your case.
Jacob Teitelbaum, M.D. is one of the world's leading integrative medical authorities on fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue. He is the lead author of eight research studies on their effective treatments, and has published numerous health & wellness books, including the bestseller on fibromyalgia From Fatigued to Fantastic! and The Fatigue and Fibromyalgia Solution. Dr. Teitelbaum is one of the most frequently quoted fibromyalgia experts in the world and appears often as a guest on news and talk shows nationwide including Good Morning America, The Dr. Oz Show, Oprah & Friends, CNN, and Fox News Health.
