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Leaky gut?
Hello, I’m hoping to connect with others who may be able to Help with some answers with what I’m dealing with. I have fibromyalgia and am gluten intolerant. I also have eczema that has spread over different parts of my body. My dr prescribed a steroid to help with the eczema, however I am extremely itchy with a rash on arms
Legs torso. Dr thinks it’s all related but I’m not sure
I have had bouts with heart burn s d constipation/diarrhea. I’ve been reading up about leaky gut syndrome and think I have many of
The symptoms. Any tips as to how I can go about this would be appreciated. I’m in the ER now because of severe fatigue feeling faint s d shallow breathing.
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I agree that the videos are sometimes a bit much! 😘
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1 ReactionI personally cannot stand all these docs who have gone "hollywood." They are all selling their goods and cannot be trusted!
You’re so right! After 3 endoscopies, I was done with my doctors, PPI’s and just treating my symptoms. And went in search of a FM doctor and she’s fantastic!
FM?
FM is functional medicine. Functional medicine doctors look for the CAUSE of symptoms.
Ah. Thanks
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Sounds like they're a good man to having in your corner.
Are they like a GP that sends you to a specialist for every little thing or do they check you out themselves?
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Jake
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1 ReactionFM doctors are not like a GP. Each FM doctor specializes in certain conditions, illnesses. On the ifm.org website when you do a search by city and state, you’ll find a list of doctors and their specialties and other therapies they offer.
I also see my Internal Medicine doctor at least once a year for my annual and tests like mammograms and Dexascans for osteoporosis. But each FM doctor operates as an independent and creates their own practice.
Also, generally, pharmaceuticals aren’t prescribed. My FM doctor prescribes homeopathy treatments, nutritional supplements, nutritional advice as she has a nutritionist on her staff as well as a coach to help learn how tone deal stress (as stress is a huge cause to illness).
These doctors are awesome. They go by various titles, sometimes including sports medicine but that's misleading. They are MDs and can be very helpful in diagnosing a problem and making a referral to a specialist. My Dr. uses "Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation" in her title.
My Dr is much better than my PCP at diagnosing a myriad of physical problems. The only downside I can see is if a patient has a problem requiring the help of a psychiatrist or psychotherapist.
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1 ReactionYour FM doctor may be able to recommend a psychiatrist or physiotherapist. Mine has referred me to a PT as well as others offering alternative therapies when I’ve asked such as an acupuncturist.