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FEATURED ARTICLE Issue No. 11

Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO)

An Easily Treatable Cause of Spastic Colon and Bowel Symptoms in CFS and Fibromyalgia

Dear Readers,

The 1-10 trillion bacteria that live in our colon serve a vital function and are considered by some to be the largest organ in the body by weight. The healthy bacteria (e.g. acidophilus) are critical for normal functioning in the bowel and for preventing the overgrowth of unhealthy yeast, parasites or dangerous bacteria. The bacteria are supposed to be in the colon (large intestine). When they overgrow in the small intestine, it is called "Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO)"—which can cause gas, bloating, diarrhea and constipation. SIBO may also contribute to food allergies and nutritional deficiencies. SIBO is very common in CFS and Fibromyalgia, easy to test for, and responds well to proper treatment.

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RESEARCH BRIEFS

SIBO Can be Caused by an Underactive Thyroid

Although we think of SIBO as being predominantly an infection, this fascinating study shows that over 50% of those with a low thyroid have SIBO as well (vs. 5% of those with normal thyroid function). Read more »

Hormone Replacement Therapy May Decrease Inflammatory Bowel Disease (Crohn's Disease or Ulcerative Colitis) in Menopausal Women

Women who received estrogen replacement therapy for menopause were ~ 80% less likely to experience a flare-up of inflammatory bowel disease (Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn's Disease) symptoms in the 2-year period after the menopause than the other women. Read more »

Ritalin for Constipation?

Oddly enough, for those with severe lack of stomach/bowel function (Gastroparesis) where food just sits without moving forward, Ritalin and Dexedrine can help. In severe cases, this can actually be a reasonable and helpful option. Read more »

Think You're a Walking Barometer?

If you have CFS/Fibromyalgia, you likely are! Read more »

Severe Numbness, Tingling, Burning or Nerve Pain?

This important new study showed that 1/3 of Fibromyalgia patients had nerve injury—and that symptoms improved by giving gamma globulin (which we find to be very helpful in CFS/Fibromyalgia). This offers an important piece to the CFS/FMS puzzle. Read more »

OTHER NEWS

FDA Issues Severe Pain Alert on Osteoporosis Medications (Bisphosphonates)

Cholesterol medicines can trigger or mimic Fibromyalgia. Now it looks like Fosamax and other Osteoporosis medications in the same family can as well. Read more »

FEATURED QUESTIONS FROM READERS

Can Food Poisoning Cause Problems Years Later?

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How to Treat Polymyalgia Rheumatica Naturally?

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Is Nexavir/Kutapressin a Useful Antiviral? Gamma Globulin Shots?

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Should I Take Required Vaccines for Travel if I Have CFS?

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QUOTE/JOKE OF THE WEEK

Men and Women—Different Approaches to Things…

Part 1 - Women

A woman went to her doctor. The doctor, after an examination, sighed and said, "I have some bad news. You have cancer, and you'd best put your affairs in order."

The woman was shocked, but managed to compose herself and walk into the waiting room where her daughter had been waiting.

"Well daughter, we women celebrate when things are good, and we celebrate when things don't go so well. In this case, things aren't well. I have cancer. Let's head to the club and have a margarita."

After 3 or 4 margarita's, the two were feeling a little less somber. There were some laughs and more margaritas.

They were eventually approached by some of the woman's old friends, who were curious as to what the two were celebrating.

The woman told her friends they were drinking to her impending end. "I've been diagnosed with AIDS." The friends were aghast and gave the woman their condolences.

After the friends left, the woman's daughter leaned over and whispered, "Momma, I thought you said you were dying of cancer, and you just told your friends you were dying of AIDS."

The woman said, "I don't want any of those hussies sleeping with your father after I'm gone."

Part 2 - Guys

An elderly man would like to go on a helicopter ride for the first time in his life. His wife is not really interested, but she says if it makes him happy, she will go with him.

He is very tight with money! He finds a pilot and asks him how much it will cost him if he and his wife go for an hour ride in the helicopter. The pilot responds, "You are a nice elderly man so I will only charge you $50."

The old man is in shock, and responds that $50 is a lot of money. The pilot responds that it really isn't a lot, but if the man and his wife do not say anything to each other on the trip and do not say even one word to the pilot, he will not charge the old man even one penny.

The old man is so happy that he says to the pilot "You have a deal!"

The pilot takes them on a ride and when he lands the helicopter, he says to the old man." I tried so hard to get you to talk, but you said nothing!"

"I know," says the old man. "I really wanted to say something when my wife fell out of the helicopter............ but 50 bucks is 50 bucks!"

We thank Poupadall for the joke this week. They win a free bottle of either the Energy Revitalization System vitamin powder or Corvalen (Ribose)!

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Some information on this site is from the book From Fatigued to Fantastic! Third Edition by Jacob Teitelbaum MD, copyright 2007 by Jacob Teitelbaum MD. Used by permission of Avery Publishing, an imprint of Penguin Group (USA) Inc.


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