Continuing our discussion on the two “Great Imitator” conditions, Lyme Disease and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/Fibromyalgia, lets go further. Dr Teitelbaum believes that most people with pain and/or CFS/fibromyalgia can reclaim their vitality and live pain free. If you are tired, achy, have brain fog and insomnia, we need to think more about CFS/fibromyalgia and less… [ Read More ]
Is It Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/Fibromyalgia, Or Is It Lyme Disease?
The symptoms of Lyme Disease are almost indistinguishable from Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) and Fibromyalgia. They share the same pathophysiology of total immune dyregulation with out of control cytokine production and inflammation. This two series post will look at the approaches of two of the most knowledgeable physicians on CFS/Fibromyalgia and Lyme Disease, Dr… [ Read More ]
The Hidden Epidemic of Lyme Disease in BC
What is Lyme Disease Lyme Disease is the most common tick borne infection in British Columbia and the most common disease transmitted by insects in Canada. Recent estimates by the CDC show that current statistics on Lyme Disease do not include the unknown number of people who are infected but who are not adequately… [ Read More ]
The Hidden Epidemic Of Lyme Disease In BC
What is Lyme Disease Lyme Disease in BC is the most common tick borne infection in the world and the most common disease transmitted by insects in Canada. Recent estimates by the CDC show that current statistics on Lyme Disease do not include the unknown number of people who are infected but who are… [ Read More ]
Putting Lyme Disease Behind You – Part I
I recently began watching the presentation Dr Joseph Burrascano gave to an audience of Lyme Disease patients and their families on how to recover from Lyme Disease. In this next series of posts, I will include my notes and take-aways from his presentation. Dr Burrascano opened the talk with a very astute observation. He… [ Read More ]
