A Solution To Fibromyalgia?

Fibromyalgia is commonly described as an "idiopathic" syndrome most notably distinguished by a combination of:
 - widespread body pain,
 - numerous "tender points" at specific body locations.

There are many associated complaints including, but not limited to:
 - fatigue
 - headaches
 - numbness
 - altered sleep patterns
 - gastrointestinal disturbances
 - depression/anxiety

The standard medical treatment usually consists of various medications, some of which are advertised on television, and include trade names such as Cymbalta and Lyrica. Both of these medications carry significant warnings and side effects.

As a practitioner of functional medicine, the notion that fibromyalgia is both "idiopathic" (without cause) and can only be treated symptomatically is anathema. The root of, not only fibromyalgia, but other so-called chronic diseases such as irritable bowel syndrome and chronic fatigue syndrome is based in bowel health. Just as your grandmother probably once told you, "you are what you eat."

In innumerable patients that are treated at Rehabilitation & Spinal Care of Rockford bowel health is compromised. We have to remember that our bowels, and specifically the small intestine, have billions of bacteria and the ratio of good bacteria to bad bacteria must be kept in check. Many patients with the aforementioned diseases have a condition termed small intestine bacterial overgrowth. When the small bowel is inundated with pathologic bacteria, there is overproduction and absorption of bacterial cellular debris. Through a combination of cellular and micro-biochemical reactions this can lead to many chronic pain states.

The solution to this disease, and many others, is conservative, safe and effective. Call the office today to learn the secrets to curing your chronic pain diseases.