Chronic pain, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue, and long Covid are among the most challenging conditions to navigate. They are often poorly understood and can be mismanaged, leaving many people feeling dismissed or judged. From a functional‑medicine perspective, however, there is much that can be explored and addressed. Factors such as viral reactivation (e.g. glandular fever), chronic background infections (e.g. chronic sinusitis), toxic exposures (e.g. mould), and immune dysregulation may all contribute to symptoms, and part of our work involves identifying and reducing the overall burden on the immune system so it has the capacity to function more effectively.
Effective care begins with taking a thorough history, understanding the most likely drivers, and—just as in many other areas of health—starting with restoring gut health as a foundational step.