Summary: Episode 52: In this episode, Doctor Dan interviews Dr. Jacob Teitelbaum, a physician who got Chronic Fatigue Syndrome as a result of a viral infection while in medical school.<br> Chronic Fatigue Syndrome:<br> CFS can result from a variety of causes and is most commonly idiopathic.<br> The condition can be devastating, as Dr. Teitelbaum describes in this interview how he went from Medical Student to homeless on a park bench, where he truly learned about Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.<br> How to diagnose chronic fatigue syndrome:<br> <br> * Truly listen to your patient<br> * Document insomnia despite extreme fatigue<br> * More than 3 months in duration<br> * Severe, disabling fatigue<br> <br> How to treat chronic fatigue syndrome:<br> Use the SHINE protocol, shown to provide relief for 91% of patients:<br> S – Sleep 7-8 hours per night using medication toward the goal of restorative sleep.<br> H – Hormonal support<br> I – Infections: diagnose and treat underlying or secondary infections during this immune-suppressed period<br> N – Nutritional support<br> E – Exercise as able.<br> To learn more, visit <a href="http://www.Endfatigue.com" target="_blank">www.Endfatigue.com</a>.<br>
