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The following is are a series of questions and answers that discuss chronic fatigue immune dysfunction syndrome and fibromyalgia (CFIDS/CFS/FMS). The answers, provided by CFS/FMS expert Jacob Teitelbaum, M.D., review these illnesses, what causes them, what they feel like, testing, and how to get well.

• What are chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia? And how can multiple different triggers cause the same syndrome?
• How can a doctor determine if you have CFS?

ABOUT DR. TEITELBAUM

	Jacob Teitelbaum, M.D. is author of the best-selling book From Fatigued to Fantastic and lead author of the landmark study titled "Effective Treatment of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia — A Randomized Double-blind Placebo-controlled Study." Dr. Teitelbaum, himself a chronic fatigue immune dysfunction syndrome (CFIDS) and fibromyalgia patient, has developed integrative and holistic approaches to dealing with CFIDS and fibromyalgia, allowing many patients to live more effectively with these conditions.
	In addition to his book, medical practice, research and active lecture schedule, Dr. Teitelbaum has developed an innovative web-based online program to help identify potential CFIDS/fibromyalgia triggers and develop an effective integrative and/or holistic treatment protocol to pursue individually or with a practitioner’s guidance.
	Dr. Teitelbaum has also formulated the “End Fatigue Energy Revitalization System,” manufactured to his specifications by Enzymatic Therapies/PhytoPharmica, for people who suffer from lack of daytime energy, often followed by restless sleep. The “End Fatigue Energy Revitalization System” includes:

Daily Energy Enfusion Drink Mix to help build all-day energy and endurance. One scoop a day of this citrus powder replaces approximately 25 supplement tablets. The Enfusion drink is designed to be taken with the Daily Energy B Complex, to support endurance and energy. This product is available at most health food and vitamin stores, various online outlets, Dr. Teitelbaum’s website, and from online retailer Iherb.com.

Fatigued to Fantastic!® Revitalizing Sleep Formula helps patients get eight hours of deep sleep naturally so they wake up energized. This product at most health food and vitamin stores, various online outlets, Dr. Teitelbaum’s website, and from online retailer Iherb.com.