Understanding CIRS Symptoms: Early Signs and What to Look For Lisa always prided herself on being active and energetic, the type of person who could juggle work, family, and hobbies without breaking a sweat. But gradually, things began to change. It started with unexplained fatigue that didn’t go away, even after a full night’s sleep. Then came … [Read more...]
What Kind of Doctor Treats Fibromyalgia?
What Kind of Doctor Treats Fibromyalgia? Exploring Your Options When Linda first noticed the unrelenting pain and fatigue, she brushed it off as a sign of aging. After all, she was 52 and juggling a demanding job, family responsibilities, and the everyday stresses of life. But as the months wore on, the pain became more intense. She found herself … [Read more...]
Strategies for Managing Fibromyalgia Symptoms
Fibromyalgia Self Care Tips It was a crisp autumn morning when Sarah, a 45-year-old mother of two, realized she could no longer keep up with the life she once knew. Her teenagers were fairly self-sufficient, but suddenly even getting in the car to drive them to activities seemed insurmountable. Every movement felt like trudging through thick … [Read more...]
The link between Mold and Fibromyalgia
Key Takeaways: Mounting evidence is showing a close link between Fibromyalgia and mold sickness, or CIRS. Both have identical symptoms, and even better, both can be treated and cured through the same 12 step protocol. Expert Recap: How are mold and Fibromyalgia related? Mold is not something you want inside your house. Toxic mold is even … [Read more...]
How Do You Get Diagnosed With CIRS?
How Do You Get Diagnosed with CIRS? What Most Doctors Miss *Note: this blog was written by me, Mark Volmer. All spelling mistakes, misquotes, errors, and omissions are my own doing. It is not AI generated.* I want to start with something that happens on a regular basis. Diane came into my office carrying a 3" binder of test results and a look … [Read more...]
What are the symptoms of CIRS?
What Are the Symptoms of CIRS? (And Why They're So Hard to Diagnose) If you're reading this, you've probably been sick for a long time. Not dramatically, acutely sick but a grinding, relentless kind of sick that nobody seems to be able to explain. You're tired in ways that sleep doesn't fix. Your brain doesn't work the way it used to. You … [Read more...]
CIRS for Friends & Family
You have a friend or loved one who has CIRS (Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome). First, let’s clear up any doubt: CIRS is very real. CIRS stands for Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome, a complex, multi-system illness caused by biotoxin exposure. It was first identified and mapped out by Dr. Ritchie Shoemaker, who developed the only … [Read more...]
CIRS and Breast Implant Illness
Is breast implant illness actually CIRS? With a number of overlapping symptoms, many patients wonder if their breast implant illness is actually CIRS (chronic inflammatory response syndrome). Before we dive in, let's take a look at breast implant illness. What is breast implant illness? Breast implant illness (BII) is a term … [Read more...]