Chronic Fatigue
Extensive functional assessment for CFS, Myalgic Encephalomyelitis, and neuroimmune conditions through Precision & Functional Medicine.
Our Approach to Chronic Fatigue Syndrome & ME
Often patients seeking our clinic's help become very educated about what their doctors can't seem to figure out. For this reason, we are often required to offer our thoughts about diagnoses such as chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME), immune dysfunction syndrome (CFIDS), fibromyalgia, neuroimmune syndromes, undermethylation, adrenal fatigue, and more.
While these terms are merely descriptive and the conditions themselves "waste baskets" for the doctor's "failed search," these conditions are real and significantly reduce one's quality of life.
Our clinic attracts patients from all over the country with conditions such as ME, chronic fatigue, and types of neuroimmune abnormalities. For patients ranging from children to seniors, our primary goal is to improve one's constitutional baseline through an intensive, personalized approach.
Conditions We Address
Primary Treatment Goals
Our approach is intensive, but for the motivated patient it can truly increase the quality of one's life and reverse the impending health collapse.
Genetic Susceptibilities
Addressing single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) that create vulnerability to fatigue-related conditions.
Brain Inflammation Repair
Targeting neuroinflammation that disrupts energy production and cognitive function.
Immune Regulation
Improving immune system balance to address autoimmune and neuroimmune dysfunction.
HPAGT Axis Rebalancing
Restoring the hypothalamus-pituitary-adrenal-gonadal-thyroid axis to optimal function.
Diagnostic Criteria for ME/CFS
In order to be diagnosed with ME/CFS, you must have "post-exertional neuroimmune exhaustion" — unexplained and severe fatigue after simple activities, not otherwise explainable by medical conditions like anemia, hypothyroidism, etc.
In addition, a patient needs to present with at least one symptom from each of the following 3 categories:
Neurological Problems
Cognitive impairment, sleep disturbances, pain, and sensory/motor dysfunction that indicate nervous system involvement.
Immune, Stomach, or Bladder Problems
Recurring infections, GI disturbances, food sensitivities, and urinary issues reflecting immune and mucosal dysfunction.
Energy Production or Transportation Problems
Cardiovascular intolerance, respiratory difficulties, and thermoregulatory issues indicating mitochondrial or metabolic impairment.
There is hope. Regardless of the reason for ME, CFS, CFIDS onset — whether from stealth infection, vaccine reaction, brain injury, trauma, toxicity, stress, or simply genetic-susceptibility-meets-environmental-factors — patients can get their lives back if they play their (genetic) cards right. These are treatable conditions and a Precision/Functional Medicine clinic well-versed in genomics often has many tools and approaches to offer.
Our Diagnostic Tools
Our clinic performs a number of conventional and functional medicine diagnostic tests to identify the root cause of illness.
Therapeutic Approaches
Beyond conventional treatments, we offer multiple therapeutic modalities to support recovery.
We Are Here to Help You!
To schedule your new patient appointment or if you have any questions, contact Lili Boggess at Natural Balance Wellness Medical Center.