Hormone Hope for Gulf War Syndrome
I consider Gulf War Syndrome to simply be one more form of CFS/FM — and a new study supports this perspective.
Gulf War Syndrome is the CFS/FM-like disease suffered by many veterans from that war. But it's simply a new name for an old problem — the intense and overwhelming stress of war causes the brain's hypothalamus to "blow a fuse," triggering many symptoms, such as chronic fatigue and chronic pain.
In this new study, a team of UK researchers found that 9 of 11 patients with Gulf War Syndrome also had low levels of thyroid hormones and testosterone — hormonal imbalances also found commonly in men with CFS/FM. When the hormones were replaced, the condition improved.
Reference
"Hull hospital pioneers Gulf War Syndrome treatment," BBC, August 26, 2011
Jacob Teitelbaum, M.D. is one of the most frequently quoted post viral CFS, fibromyalgia, energy, sleep and pain medical authorities in the world. He is the author of 12 books including You Can Heal from Long Covid, the best-selling From Fatigued to Fantastic!, Pain Free 1-2-3, The Complete Guide to Beating Sugar Addiction, Real Cause Real Cure, The Fatigue and Fibromyalgia Solution, and the popular free Smart Phone app Cures A-Z. He is the lead author of eight research studies and three medical textbook chapters on effective treatment for fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome. Dr. Teitelbaum appears often as a guest on news and talk shows nationwide, including past appearances on Good Morning America, The Dr. Oz Show, Oprah & Friends, CNN, and FoxNewsHealth.
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