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...]
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...]
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...]
The CIRS and Candida connection I think every chronic fatigue patient I've seen at the clinic has previously had a diagnosis of candida overgrowth. It's often the first line of therapy for fatigue in the natural health world. There is a lot of overlap between CIRS and candida symptoms. But the similarities stop there. The causes of CIRS and … [Read more...]
Do you have symptoms of CIRS? If you experience strange symptoms - like those found in fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome - you may be suffering from mold sickness. To find out if you have symptoms of mold sickness you can take the questionnaire below. It is the initial screening form I use to help diagnose toxic mold illness. It was … [Read more...]
Genetics, the mono virus, gut bacteria, and even hormones have all been blamed for chronic fatigue. But what if we are getting too specific? Maybe the root cause of fatigue is something more generalized. I believe chronic fatigue is a consequence of inflammation. Out of control inflammation that affects multiple body systems. The last time … [Read more...]
Acute and chronic diseases are as different as apples and oranges. Yet both illnesses are treated the same. It's no wonder chronic disease is getting worse. The treatment is a complete mismatch for the illness. Treatment for chronic fatigue needs to change! If you have a bacterial infection, how is it treated? A course of antibiotics will … [Read more...]
Can SIBO cause fatigue? In my experience, SIBO fatigue is very real. But does SIBO cause fatigue? Small intestine bacterial overgrowth or SIBO is a diagnosis that is relatively new, so the medical community still has lots to learn. But if you've been struggling to find a cause of your unexplained fatigue, SIBO could be the answer you're … [Read more...]