Tired of Your Nightly 2 AM Wake-Up Call?
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Hello Reader,
Does it seem like every night between two and four AM your internal alarm clock goes off? This is one of the most common problems people with fibromyalgia have. It's also increasingly common in the general population.
But what if that annoying wake-up call could be forever stopped? Let's look at some of the major causes.
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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.
Q&A With Dr. T
Question: I've been diagnosed with fibromyalgia and I'm very tired all the time. Recent blood work revealed a ferritin level of 35. My doctor said this was normal, but I thought the level was supposed to be higher? Could you clarify please? I'm in my fifties and don't know whether to supplement with iron or not. Thank you for your books and blog. You're awesome!
Answer: If your ferritin level is under 60, I recommend iron supplementation to raise it to 60-100. "Normal" simply means that you're not in the lowest 2% of the population, but many studies show that levels under 60 suggest that your body needs more iron. For example, people with Restless Legs Syndrome improve with iron supplementation if their ferritin level is under 60. Iron levels below 40 are associated with infertility. And healthy hair growth optimally takes ferritin levels of about 100. Take the iron at bedtime. (If you're also taking thyroid hormone, make sure to take the two supplements at least several hours apart from each other.)
Do you have a question for Dr. T? Visit Ask Dr. T at our website and send it to us (if a generally helpful question, we may ask for your permission to publish it here anonymously).
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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.
