Episode 20: A Deeper Understanding of Fibromyalgia and Clinical Approaches

Fibromyalgia can be a particularly difficult condition to address
conventionally, but Functional Medicine really has a lot to offer
here. In this podcast, we mine the wealth of information that Dr.
David Brady brings to the table on this important topic, including:
· The signs and symptoms of fibromyalgia and how it is diagnosed
(previously-defined tender points are no longer used!) – see also
Dr. Brady’s questionnaire at www.fibrofix.com · What other
mimicking conditions need to be considered or ruled out · How
fibromyalgia differs from chronic fatigue syndrome—vastly different
disorders that are commonly confused · Why not all pain is driven
by inflammation · How not to fall into the trap of only looking at
mitochondrial dysfunction · Organic acids, catecholamines, food
reactivity and other relevant labs for assessment and tracking ·
Childhood and adult stress patterns in (especially
female-dominated) fibromyalgia, and how that factors into
interventions · Additional intervention options such as sleep
support, energy pathways, detox, exercise, diet, immune balancing
to reset metabolic patterns and promote recovery