As a practicing clinical psychologist for 41 years I saw a lot of clients complaining of fatigue from anxiety & depression too. Over that period the rise in stress levels & anxiety was exponential. In another thread I asked you a Q that I shouldn't have and knew it after I sent it. I know you can't give medical advice & I wanted to apologize for putting you in that position. You handled it very skillfully in the end.
Thank you for that insight. You’re absolutely correct about mental health being a major cause of fatigue! No worries about the comment, it happens a lot :)
Thank you for discussing this and offering suggestions that could contribute to chronic fatigue. I have been dismissed for 3 years about my chronic fatigue, not gaslit, dismissed by a cardiologist, endocrinologist, pulmonologist, primary and my neurologist would not even see me to discuss because chronic fatigue isn’t in her landscape. My psychiatrist doesn’t understand that I can’t find someone who specializes in chronic fatigue. My Dx of Hashimoto was in 2005. I have stayed on top of being monitored and gaslit with being tired over the years. Being tired and chronic fatigue are completely different. When I list the specialists it’s because I’ve been given all the tests and lab work with nothing found.
I lived for 6 years in a north-facing bedroom in a 70 year-old house in Dublin where the landlord didn't turn on the heating and I developed severe problems with extreme sinus pain like someone was squeezing my optic nerve with a pliers and splitting my brain with an ice-pick and shoving a stiletto up my snotter ! Also eye-focussing problems, dizziness, total congestion and a revolting avalanche of snot and a never-ending geyser of mucus ! Never felt so shit ! I peeled all the wallpaper off the walls and behind it they were completely black with mould. When I was sleeping, my head had been right next to the fungi-infested wall and I had probably been breathing in spores all night every night for years. Moving on - The 3 doctors I saw, including a rip-off specialist, didn't seem to be bothered at all about using tests to diagnose whether it was due to a bacterial, viral, allergic, mould or whatever infection. All of them put me on antibiotics - 9 courses in total, none of which worked and all of which just made me sicker. Their procedure was a process of elimination, I guess. To be honest, my mechanic is better and cheaper at diagnosing problems than these clowns ! Long story short -moved to a drier apt and changed to a new doctor who put me on amitriptyline for a couple of weeks which did the trick and definitely helped with the brain pain. Now I don't know if it's all in my head like a bad depression or a migraine or is it due to mould or whatever. Still have massive problems with mucus etc. It's a mystery and very confusing. Your channel Robin, is the first I've seen that addresses these problems. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and shining a light on this dark, murky recess of human existence :)
Have you had anyone evaluate your lungs? My mom had black mold in her kitchen for years and when she developed pseudomonas in her lungs, they also discovered mold balls which they refused to treat due to the ubiquitous nature of aspergillus. She never recovered before she died.
@@patriciasankey4103 I have had a lung x-ray and an allergy test and am on a waiting list at the moment for more lung tests. I'm so sorry to hear about your mom Patricia, that's so tragic and sad. My condolences to you and your family.
It is measurable, severe dysautonomia is present. Blood pooling in hands and legs. Orthoststic intolerence combined with increased heart rate during upright positions.
If this is a long term issue of fatigue I found my MTHFR gene has a reduced activity.. I took methylfolate with b12 and boom .. energy .. however I don’t take it daily as I don’t sleep well .. I got tested with pharmacogenetics as I have medication issues and got the low down on all my genes too! You can’t just take folic acid as that is synthetic, it’s a process and methylfolate with b12 is the key!
Actually, the prototypes for CFS told doctors to look into the mold 40 years. The only doctor who ever did was Dr Ritchie Shoemaker. The story of "Mold at Ground Zero for CFS" is in four of his books. But no one appeared to have read Mold Warriors and told anyone about it, as I see no signs that this was passed on.
@@dr.robinlewis If you look at what baffled Dr Gary Holmes into writing up the new syndrome, then yes. All the people in his study were suffering from mold. I do realize that there are other illnesses, but when I speak of CFS, I am referring to the actual dataset this syndrome was coined to solve
@@dr.robinlewis So you think the actual evidence that got the CDC to create a syndrome should NEVER be investigated because there are other things that cause fatigue?
@@erikjohnson4275 What are you talking about? I think everything should be investigated, including mold. Just because a database said most people have mold doesn't mean there aren't also other causes and contributing factors.
@@dr.robinlewis Why bother to say mold should be included when I just EXPLAINED that NO ONE EVER DID.. I think you are all going to learn, the hard way, what a big mistake that is. A very hard way.
When I was a cashier , while living with other people at a home , between 1997 and year 2000 , and got something " like a bacteria" at work and the Famucap capsule help when it felt ,I can hardly lift my feet , ( did not feel like exhaustion ) rather no energy , I think it is because , when I realise I got a " bacteria " my throat went dry and my body further down , I felt something wrong , affected and then I felt , like " no energy to "move my feet " and a little bit later my whole body " no energy"
Can chronic infections symptoms be mistaken for perimenopause or muscle/skeletal degeneration?? Or is it possible to experience both and just have over lapping symptoms??
I have been feeling EXTREMELY tired for the last 16 months. It took me switching drs. to finally get blood work done to find that I had Low T, Severely Low Vit D, Low vit B and anemia. I have a mold problem in the house as well, and had Covid 2x. I finally got a Lymes disease test script, have to get that yet, But I am so tired of being tired..what type of dr. do you recommend? Hematologist? Endocrinologist? Infectious disease specialist??
My Doctor won't test the female hormones and other tests. She says I have inflammation and won't do the test for that either. I am living in a moldy apartment building I can't move from. And I am sure if I mention that to my Doctor I won't get any help there.
I’m so sorry that’s happening to you. I hear stories like this are lot and it’s a big reason people end up seeking a new doctor or going private for the proper testing.
@@dr.robinlewis Thank-you Dr.Lewis for your reply! I guess I feel rather frustrated about not being able to get some help for these health issues. I live in Abbotsford and I would come to see you in a heartbeat. I just don't have the funds and of course there is the distance and logistics of that. What I find is it's hard to know where to start because I have had the chronic fatigue and depression for years. And I do believe I had mono or Epstein Barr when I was young. Well anyways thank-you for listening to my woes! That in itself helps a great deal!♥️
Just checked the prices and it seems like the test is about 400$. It’s a lot. Would you recommend any labs/clinics in the GTA who would do the testing? I’m concerned I might be affected by mold sickness. Circumstances made me move into this old house basement 4.5 months ago. Now I feel pretty sick most of the time. Went to the doctor, got prescribed steroid nasal spray. Before that I was sick with the bacterial infection, my son got 2 bacterial infections just recently. I did regular bloodwork and it came back normal. The family doctor kinda ignored the mold concerns.. not sure what to do… Edit: oh and I forgot to mention that in the beginning of September I did notice baseboards having black mold, but after the heater started going in the house it wasn’t shown again. Am I just paranoid or is it really that serious?
I’m sorry but I can’t tell you where to get tested as I only know of practitioners close to me but it does sound like it’s something worth getting tested.
I just quit a terrible jewelery shop job. I am curling up in bed all weekend, with snacks and diving into your channel. I'll run a race to make up for it :)
Is there an objective test for chronic fatigue? Because fatigue itself is quite subjective and of varying degree, so how would one know when it needs to get looked at?
Too bad, I'm not Canadian because I'm been having a hard time finding a doctor in WA State to help me with Lyme. Many of the doctors here don't believe that chronic Lyme is real. I currently live in a moldy house. And I've lived in other moldy places.
Side note: If you eat food like farmed Atlantic salmon, crustations, etc. You might want to look into Para gaurd, pumpkin seeds, papaya enzymes for brain parasites. 🎉
Very good, but it is toxity from quicksilver, lead and aluminium. I got sick after removing the amalgan filling. Grill on aluminium burning in steak. Lead by eating too much tuna. Detox with MSM and Clorella. No sugar, sweetner and no grain.
I did an environmental toxin video where I discussed a lot of these things but I do agree that heavy metals are also a big problem that can lead to chronic fatigue as well ❤️
I had mercury, cadmium, and arsenic chelated when I was about 30. Dental amalgam (nine of them!) were removed using rubber dams and vitamin C drips. Effin dentists had the audacity to tell me MERCURY AMALGAMS were no threat while they used the rubber dams. LIARS, and they think we believe them ! Effers for destroying our health and then lying about it. 😡 There's so much cover-up and damage done to innocent children and people who trust health professionals that I've lost faith in them.
Toxic metals Toxic mould But I am interested in chemical toxicity such as from organophosphate exposure. This destroys the nervous system and kills cells. Surely biochemical research would quickly pick up some of the causes?
As a practicing clinical psychologist for 41 years I saw a lot of clients complaining of fatigue from anxiety & depression too. Over that period the rise in stress levels & anxiety was exponential. In another thread I asked you a Q that I shouldn't have and knew it after I sent it. I know you can't give medical advice & I wanted to apologize for putting you in that position. You handled it very skillfully in the end.
Thank you for that insight. You’re absolutely correct about mental health being a major cause of fatigue! No worries about the comment, it happens a lot :)
This information really makes this health stuff understandable. Great doctor
Thank you!!
Thank you for discussing this and offering suggestions that could contribute to chronic fatigue. I have been dismissed for 3 years about my chronic fatigue, not gaslit, dismissed by a cardiologist, endocrinologist, pulmonologist, primary and my neurologist would not even see me to discuss because chronic fatigue isn’t in her landscape. My psychiatrist doesn’t understand that I can’t find someone who specializes in chronic fatigue. My Dx of Hashimoto was in 2005. I have stayed on top of being monitored and gaslit with being tired over the years. Being tired and chronic fatigue are completely different. When I list the specialists it’s because I’ve been given all the tests and lab work with nothing found.
You’re welcome and I’m so sorry that has been your experience with the medical system!
Try keto. My friend had CFS for two years, went keto, and went from sleeping 18 hours a day to just 8 within a week.
Maybe you have ME ?
I lived for 6 years in a north-facing bedroom in a 70 year-old house in Dublin where the landlord didn't turn on the heating and I developed severe problems with extreme sinus pain like someone was squeezing my optic nerve with a pliers and splitting my brain with an ice-pick and shoving a stiletto up my snotter ! Also eye-focussing problems, dizziness, total congestion and a revolting avalanche of snot and a never-ending geyser of mucus ! Never felt so shit !
I peeled all the wallpaper off the walls and behind it they were completely black with mould. When I was sleeping, my head had been right next to the fungi-infested wall and I had probably been breathing in spores all night every night for years.
Moving on - The 3 doctors I saw, including a rip-off specialist, didn't seem to be bothered at all about using tests to diagnose whether it was due to a bacterial, viral, allergic, mould or whatever infection. All of them put me on antibiotics - 9 courses in total, none of which worked and all of which just made me sicker. Their procedure was a process of elimination, I guess. To be honest, my mechanic is better and cheaper at diagnosing problems than these clowns !
Long story short -moved to a drier apt and changed to a new doctor who put me on amitriptyline for a couple of weeks which did the trick and definitely helped with the brain pain. Now I don't know if it's all in my head like a bad depression or a migraine or is it due to mould or whatever. Still have massive problems with mucus etc. It's a mystery and very confusing. Your channel Robin, is the first I've seen that addresses these problems. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and shining a light on this dark, murky recess of human existence :)
Thank you for sharing your story. It’s important to hear as many people have similar stories when it comes to Mold.
Have you had anyone evaluate your lungs? My mom had black mold in her kitchen for years and when she developed pseudomonas in her lungs, they also discovered mold balls which they refused to treat due to the ubiquitous nature of aspergillus. She never recovered before she died.
@@patriciasankey4103 I have had a lung x-ray and an allergy test and am on a waiting list at the moment for more lung tests. I'm so sorry to hear about your mom Patricia, that's so tragic and sad. My condolences to you and your family.
Could be aspergillus. Can be seen on microscope.
It is measurable, severe dysautonomia is present. Blood pooling in hands and legs. Orthoststic intolerence combined with increased heart rate during upright positions.
Yes, this is a big problem that is common among the chronically fatigued. I did a whole separate video on this topic 😊
Very well presented.
If this is a long term issue of fatigue I found my MTHFR gene has a reduced activity.. I took methylfolate with b12 and boom .. energy .. however I don’t take it daily as I don’t sleep well .. I got tested with pharmacogenetics as I have medication issues and got the low down on all my genes too! You can’t just take folic acid as that is synthetic, it’s a process and methylfolate with b12 is the key!
What about fight or flight? Nervous system?
Can you give us a few examples of what you would do for chronic ebv?
Thank you for the information.
You’re welcome!
Mosquito bites never used to bother me, since the "jab" they are 10 times worse. Thank you Dr. Lewis great information as always.
You’re welcome!
I had mosquito bite issues badly!! It’s a mast cell issue! Put eucalyptus oil on the bites and itching will vanish!!
Actually, the prototypes for CFS told doctors to look into the mold 40 years.
The only doctor who ever did was Dr Ritchie Shoemaker. The story of "Mold at Ground Zero for CFS" is in four of his books.
But no one appeared to have read Mold Warriors and told anyone about it, as I see no signs that this was passed on.
So you think all CFS has a single cause?
@@dr.robinlewis If you look at what baffled Dr Gary Holmes into writing up the new syndrome, then yes.
All the people in his study were suffering from mold.
I do realize that there are other illnesses, but when I speak of CFS, I am referring to the actual dataset this syndrome was coined to solve
@@dr.robinlewis So you think the actual evidence that got the CDC to create a syndrome should NEVER be investigated because there are other things that cause fatigue?
@@erikjohnson4275 What are you talking about? I think everything should be investigated, including mold. Just because a database said most people have mold doesn't mean there aren't also other causes and contributing factors.
@@dr.robinlewis Why bother to say mold should be included when I just EXPLAINED that NO ONE EVER DID..
I think you are all going to learn, the hard way, what a big mistake that is.
A very hard way.
I have been tired for more than 35 years .
Me too. I have done everything I can think of to find the problem with no luck.
Most regular Doctors will think you're nuts if you ask about herbal medicine.
Yeah, unfortunately it’s not really part of their education!
When I was a cashier , while living with other people at a home , between 1997 and year 2000 , and got something " like a bacteria" at work and the Famucap capsule help when it felt ,I can hardly lift my feet , ( did not feel like exhaustion ) rather no energy , I think it is because , when I realise I got a " bacteria " my throat went dry and my body further down , I felt something wrong , affected and then I felt , like " no energy to "move my feet " and a little bit later my whole body " no energy"
I would love to know where you studied. You are very Thorough. 🎉
Great topic, thank you good Doc!
You’re welcome!
Can chronic infections symptoms be mistaken for perimenopause or muscle/skeletal degeneration?? Or is it possible to experience both and just have over lapping symptoms??
I have been feeling EXTREMELY tired for the last 16 months. It took me switching drs. to finally get blood work done to find that I had Low T, Severely Low Vit D, Low vit B and anemia. I have a mold problem in the house as well, and had Covid 2x. I finally got a Lymes disease test script, have to get that yet, But I am so tired of being tired..what type of dr. do you recommend? Hematologist? Endocrinologist? Infectious disease specialist??
Endocrinologist
My Doctor won't test the female hormones and other tests. She says I have inflammation and won't do the test for that either. I am living in a moldy apartment building I can't move from. And I am sure if I mention that to my Doctor I won't get any help there.
I’m so sorry that’s happening to you. I hear stories like this are lot and it’s a big reason people end up seeking a new doctor or going private for the proper testing.
@@dr.robinlewis Thank-you Dr.Lewis for your reply! I guess I feel rather frustrated about not being able to get some help for these health issues. I live in Abbotsford and I would come to see you in a heartbeat. I just don't have the funds and of course there is the distance and logistics of that. What I find is it's hard to know where to start because I have had the chronic fatigue and depression for years. And I do believe I had mono or Epstein Barr when I was young. Well anyways thank-you for listening to my woes! That in itself helps a great deal!♥️
@@junegagnon6506Dr. David Minkoff on RUclips has great info and products.
Just checked the prices and it seems like the test is about 400$. It’s a lot. Would you recommend any labs/clinics in the GTA who would do the testing?
I’m concerned I might be affected by mold sickness. Circumstances made me move into this old house basement 4.5 months ago. Now I feel pretty sick most of the time. Went to the doctor, got prescribed steroid nasal spray. Before that I was sick with the bacterial infection, my son got 2 bacterial infections just recently.
I did regular bloodwork and it came back normal. The family doctor kinda ignored the mold concerns.. not sure what to do…
Edit: oh and I forgot to mention that in the beginning of September I did notice baseboards having black mold, but after the heater started going in the house it wasn’t shown again.
Am I just paranoid or is it really that serious?
I’m sorry but I can’t tell you where to get tested as I only know of practitioners close to me but it does sound like it’s something worth getting tested.
I just quit a terrible jewelery shop job. I am curling up in bed all weekend, with snacks and diving into your channel. I'll run a race to make up for it :)
Is there an objective test for chronic fatigue? Because fatigue itself is quite subjective and of varying degree, so how would one know when it needs to get looked at?
Thank you! This was very informative. Do you know of a doctor in south Georgia or north Florida that you would recommend?
I just had lots of basic tests done and everything was okay. But I don't know what the tests for cancer are. Can you list them for me, please?
Interesting! Thank you for this informative share! Big wave from Vancouver Island :P
You’re welcome! Hello neighbour :)
Besides printing a transcript is there a list i may access?
Too bad, I'm not Canadian because I'm been having a hard time finding a doctor in WA State to help me with Lyme. Many of the doctors here don't believe that chronic Lyme is real. I currently live in a moldy house. And I've lived in other moldy places.
What about Dengue fever? Is chronic infection by dengue virus a thing? Can it be detected?
Side note: If you eat food like farmed Atlantic salmon, crustations, etc. You might want to look into Para gaurd, pumpkin seeds, papaya enzymes for brain parasites. 🎉
Sauerkraut and foods that are high and vitamin C, I would also get a binder like activated charcoal
You need a binder, to carry it out of the body* ❤
Very good, but it is toxity from quicksilver, lead and aluminium. I got sick after removing the amalgan filling. Grill on aluminium burning in steak. Lead by eating too much tuna. Detox with MSM and Clorella. No sugar, sweetner and no grain.
I did an environmental toxin video where I discussed a lot of these things but I do agree that heavy metals are also a big problem that can lead to chronic fatigue as well ❤️
I had mercury, cadmium, and arsenic chelated when I was about 30. Dental amalgam (nine of them!) were removed using rubber dams and vitamin C drips. Effin dentists had the audacity to tell me MERCURY AMALGAMS were no threat while they used the rubber dams. LIARS, and they think we believe them ! Effers for destroying our health and then lying about it. 😡 There's so much cover-up and damage done to innocent children and people who trust health professionals that I've lost faith in them.
For me Pfizer covid vaccine is the greatest sign and symptom of fatigue on exertion. Never get near that with the short time left 😢
What if low testosterone female ? Do you have to have hrt ? Now menopause
Toxic metals
Toxic mould
But I am interested in chemical toxicity such as from organophosphate exposure.
This destroys the nervous system and kills cells.
Surely biochemical research would quickly pick up some of the causes?
How to keep yourself safe from reactivity
What about gernany conapany testing for lyme
Also western block
You mean armin labs? They are great
Heavy metals in the body can cause alot of problems
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I used to have to scrub my walls with bleach water every week when I lived in Ireland. I also had to use the humidifier.
I should've probably used an herbal solution
Why?
@@mollasima3251because bleach causes its own medical issues. It's a toxin too
Had it scince :35 years
How much do these tests cost?.
I can’t answer that as it varies a lot based on your location and which test are necessary
@@dr.robinlewis thank you
The doctors are good for ruling out other problems but otherwise they have no idea no matter how accepting of the disease they are.
My real IPK 2.98
Endestory
I wish you were my doctor although I think I would totally fall in love!
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Nice, thanks for the video!
You’re welcome!
IN NATUROPATHY, ALL health pblm, first DETOXIFY Yr organs and bloodsystem full of environmental and food pollution !!!
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That top really brings out the luster and sheen of your hair.
All Very uncertain .. no real answer 🤓
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I wouldn't mind taking her on a kayaking trip in the Dolomites. Or biking through Furka pass. 🎉
Drs don't know anything.
You’re NOT a physician.
If you say so 😂