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Dr. Bell has been studying and treating chronic fatigue syndrome
(ME/CFS) patients for over 25 years. Now retired from everyday
practice this physician/researcher/author provides
a newsletter to
ME/CFS patients and continues to research this disease.
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Dr. Bateman opened the
Fatigue Consultation Clinic
in Salt Lake City, Utah in 2002. Brought to this disorder by her sister's
illness, the FFC and the CFS/FM non-profit group,
OFFER, that she founded,
combine treatment and research with educational outreach to the University
of Utah. Dr. Bateman has participated in numerous clinical trials for FM and CFS
treatments and is a well-known advocate for the disease. She recently served on
the federal advisory committee for CFS.
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Dr. John Chia, MD.
in Southern California, was brought to this disorder by the illness of his son,
Andrew Chia. Dr. Chia identified a pathogen and after several years of treatment
was able to return his son to health. An infectious disease specialist, Dr. Chia
identified extensive enteroviral infections in the gastrointestinal systems of
CFS patients. He has created the EnviroMed Foundation to further his
research into the cause of ME/CFS. Read an
interview with Dr.
Chia here.
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Dr. Chitra Bhaktra in Tustin,
California comes highly recommended from one patient. She focuses on autism,
CFS, FM, MS and other allied disorders.
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Doctor Cheney - Find the most
extensive collection of information found on the web by this innovative doctor at
The
Cheney Files on this web site or at
CFIDS and FMS Support Group of Dallas Fort
Worth. Dr. Cheney is now building an informative website wwith a newsletter
and video's that you can access - at a cost.
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Dr. Enlander - runs the
largest chronic fatigue
syndrome (ME/CFS) clinic in New York City. An active collaborator with other
researchers Dr. Enlander's creative approach to treating ME/CFS includes immune
modulators and now a hyperbaric oxygen tank. You can order his book from his
site and watch a DVD.
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Pat Gurnick is a psychotherapist with a twist; she has had ME/CFS/FM
for many years. Also a certified Lifestyle Counselor she advises
ME/CFS/FM patients and teaches classes on how patients can improve
their health through lifestyle management. Read her story as well.
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Dr. Holtorf, the originator of the protocol used by the
Fibro-Fatigue Centers, provides lots of information of his conception
of ME/CFS on the Holtorf Medical
Group's website in Southern California.
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Dr. Klimas is a well known CFS
physician, researcher and advocate. She has served as the President of the
professional CFS support organization (IACFS/ME) and the federal advisory
committee on CFS (CFSAC) and in many other roles. In 2010 she opened
a clinic that will
combine treatment, research and education.
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Dr. Lapp is well-known for his informative and down to earth
talks on chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS). One of the earliest doctors to focus on
this disease his office has been prominent in running clinical trials for drugs
for ME/CFS and Fibroymalgia. Based in North Carolina at the Hunter Hopkins Center
website.
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Dr. Lerner - is a rare combination of physician/researcher/patient. Knocked for a loop by
ME/CFS many years ago, since recovering he has dedicated himeself to elucidating
it's cause and providing treatment options. Dr. Lerner pioneered research into
the viral and cardiac aspects of this disease. Check out
his new website for video's
on his approach.
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Dr. Peterson - was one of the physicians
swept up in the Incline Village Outbreak that put ME/CFS on the map in the early
1980's. After maintaining his clinic in the same office for many years (no
website, no promotions - just a steady stream of patients), Dr. Peterson, in
collaboration with the Whittemore's, will be opening the Whittemore Peterson
Neuro Immune Institute for the research and treatment of CFS, FM, autism and
other neuro-immune disorders in August, 2010.
The Institute, will incorporate a strong research base with treatment and
educational outreach to the University of Reno.
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Dr. Sarah Myhill - is a UK physician who's focused,
among other things, on mitochondrial issues. Along with alot of other
information she very helpfully provides lists of tests she believes will
be helpful for ME/CFS patients. Check out her information rich
website here.
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Dr. Podell -- This New Jersey physician provides a good deal of
information on his approach to chronic fatigue syndrome
(ME/CFS) including the "Eight Vicious Cycles That Block CFS Healing'.
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Dr. Teitlebaum's
website probably has more information than any other physician website.
This well-known author and doctor specializing in chronic
fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) and Fibromyalgia is
now the director of the Fibro-Fatigue Centers.
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Dr. Ziem's new and improved website has her intriguing new
protocol on MCS/chemical injury and lots of helpful information. A must
read for the people with this most difficult problem. &
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Explore an very informative site ('Axford's
Abode') put together byfont color="#000080">
Dr. Goudsmit, a British
psychologist with CFS. Lots of good information on the pros and cons
of CBT and other topics.
Click here.
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Learn about Mycoplasma and CFS at
Dr. Nichoson's
site. Mycoplasma is a hot topic in CFS right now.
Increased rates of RNase L fragmentation were recently found in CFS
patients with mycoplasma infections. Another site with much
information including published papers.
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Find out more about hypercoagulation
and CFS. Visit
Dr. Berg's
site at Hemex laboratories. Read a excellent summary of
Dr. Berg's research at
ImmuneSupport.
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Are chemical sensitivities a problem?
To visit a site with great reviews of books on MCS
click here;
visit Dr. Rea's site at the
Environmental Health Center of Dallas
for an internationally known doctor who treats them. This
site also features a store with books and many 'safe' products.