QUESTION: I have had fibromyalgia for at least 10 years, along with Diabetes for 12, fine nerve neropathy, Chronic Fatigue, and now migraines. I DID read your answer to some one else with fibromyalgia. I am in pain all the time and can no longer work. I am now walking with a walker, because I fall or loose my balance frequently. How do I get my doctor to understand the severity of pain I live with and inability to work. I have applied for disability and can not get my doctor to help in this regards. Please give me some ideas, for I feel at my wits end. Thank you for your consideration. Sharon

ANSWER: Dear Sharon,
Thanks for your email. Fibromyalgia is a complex disease. Migraines are an associated component but Diabetes is not. You certainly need some comprehensive help. Conventionally trained doctors only know drugs, which can often make the condition worse over time, or at least never correct the underlying cause of the problem. I would recommend that you forget about trying to convert your doctor. You can take the recommended nutritional supplements on your own without a prescription. If you would like individual assistance, I would be happy to help you. You will need to come to my clinic for your initial work-up and we can follow-up thereafter by phone. To schedule a consultation, please call 480-991-5092.

In over 17 years of clinical experience I have found that several areas must be addressed in order to help the body restore the balance. Fibromyalgia is a condition involving a dysregulation of the energy producing systems in the muscles. To restore the balance I recommend the following:

1. Peak Advantage High Potency Multi-Vita/Min (2 Caps twice daily): provides the vitamins and minerals, especially B6 and Magnesium necessary to produce ATP energy in the mitochondria of the muscle cells.

2. GSE Ultra 110 (2 Caps twice daily): provides protection and restoration of the connective tissue.

3. CoQ10 100mg ( 1 Cap twice daily): provides the essential oxygen & energy carrying molecule in the muscles.

4. Optimum Vitality (St. John's Wort, Ginseng, and Gingko biloba: 1 Cap 3 times daily): provides stimulation and support of the neurohormones necessary to elevate mood and energy naturally.

5. 5-HTP (5-HyddroxyTryptophan) is the nutritional building block of Serotonin. Patients with Fibromyalgia have been found to be low in Serotonin. The dose required to treat Fibromyalgia is typically 600-900mg per day. (Note: 5-HTP should be balanced with L-Tyrosine to prevent imbalances of Norepinephdrine and Epinephrine) To learn more about Serotonin, Norepinephrine and Epinephrine or to test your levels click here:

6. Fibroplex: Take 2 Tablets twice daily. This product supplies essential support for energy metabolism and neuromuscular function with chelated Magnesium, Malic acid and B Vitamins.

For more information on items 1-5 you may click on their name above, for more information and to purchase. Item 6 is only avalable through my clinic to patients.

Best in health,

Dr. Clark Hansen