In the 2 1/2 year quest to heal from adrenal fatigue and estrogen dominance, I have encountered a twist in the road. In three weeks I have an appointment with the renowned Dr. Edelberg, a specialist in fibromyalgia.
Basically fibromyalgia is chronic fatigue plus flu-like aches and pains. In severe cases, the pain can be debilitating and pain medication is needed.
In my case, I have chronic exhaustion and pain when I get under 9-10 hours of sleep. Often fibro patients also have adrenal fatigue, estrogen dominance and sub-clinical low levels of thyroid hormone. (I tested as being in stage 3 of adrenal fatigue--exhaustion--2 1/2 years ago plus estrogen dominance. I also have the low basal temperature indicator of low thyroid levels.)
Dr. Edleberg prescribes a mostly natural protocol for fibro. I am hoping to get a natural thyroid hormone if I need to take one.
Fibromyalgia affects 5-7% of women, and sometimes takes a long time to diagnose because most doctors are not educated or informed on the condition.
Dr. Edleberg has had great success healing his patents, and I will have to wait three weeks to see what the outcome is for me.
Check out his book Healing Fibromyalgia. He has a great reputation as both a western medical doctor and naturopath who helps many people with fatigue caused by a variety of conditions.
A Votre Sante, (Here's To Your Health) Alix
