E4: Dr Jacob Teitelbaum, world leading MECFS Fibromyalgia POTS physician, shares his research and experience

Wisdom From The Other Side Of Recovery from Fibromyalgia, ME, CFS, POTS & MCS

Dr Jacob Teitelbaum is one of the world's leading ME/CFS, Fibromyalgia and POTS physicians and shares his experience and insights in this episode of the Wisdom from the Other Side Podcast.

Dan & Dr Teitelbaum discuss their common ground on the pathogenesis of the illness, treatment approaches and delve into specifics around stubborn difficulties with sleep, hormonal cycles and much more.
You can visit https://cfsunravelled.com/podcast for show notes, timestamps as well as other resources like the free eBook Discover Hope and more recovery interviews– so check that out after the podcast.
For full show notes visit: https://cfsunravelled.com/episode4

Chapters

1. Introduction (00:00:00)

2. Starting the discussion; how the health care system works - no proof does not mean no evidence (00:04:38)

3. Dr Teitelbaum's personal experience with CFS (00:08:21)

4. Dr Teitelbaum's latest research into Polypetide porcine syrum for CFS/Fibromyalgia. (00:09:41)

5. What about restoring sleep for stubborn CFS/Fibromyalgia cases? (00:13:20)

6. How to approach medications and supplements safely. (00:18:57)

7. Why do ladies experience CFS/Fibromyalgia flare-up around their monthly cycle? (00:21:21)

8. Are blood tests or saliva tests are better for testing hormones? (00:24:37)

9. Dr T talks about Thyroid hormone and the reliability of tests. (00:25:55)

10. Dan reflects on people with CFS/FMS that have benefit from thyroid hormone (00:27:36)

11. Dan asks about guidance on female hormone supplementation and supplementing with other hormones like DHEA and pregnenelone. (00:28:07)

12. Dan asks about PCOS in relation to CFS/Fibromyalgia. (00:30:05)

13. Dan asks if people recover from Hashimoto's. (00:31:18)

14. Dan asks about pregnancy triggering fibromyalgia flare-ups and recoveries. (00:33:03)

15. Dan asks about orthostatic intolerance and POTS and the use of salt vs potassium. (00:36:50)

16. Dan asks about infections & going down CFS/Fibro treatment rabbit holes. (00:42:00)

17. Dan asks again about having evidence for pathogens and infections. (00:42:40)

18. Dan talks about the 'circuit breaker' - ANS dysfunction causing ME/CFS/Fibromyalgia/POTS (00:54:31)

19. Dan & Jacob discuss the 'right approach' for recovery from ME/CFS/Fibromyalgia/POTS & ANS dysfunction being central - the value of a multi-lateral approach. (00:55:49)

20. Dan raises the issue of the PTSD in relation to ME/CFS & Fibromyalgia. (01:02:00)

21. Dan asks how Dr Jacob Teitelbaum's beliefs have changed based on experience. (01:04:29)

22. Dan asks Dr Teitelbaum about people who ask "am I different - can I recover from CFS & Fibromyalgia?" (01:09:01)

23. Dan asks Dr Teitelbaum if he found that people can't recover and then they try again and succeed. (01:11:55)

24. Dr Jacob Teitelbaum shares his closing advice about recovery from ME/CFS & Fibromyalgia. (01:13:21)