From Fatigued to Fantastic
by Jacob Teitelbaum
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Book Reviews of From Fatigued to Fantastic
Book Review: Commutation of a Life Sentence
Summary: 5 Stars
Before he was a doctor, Jacob Teitelbaum came down with the mysterious, chronic fatigue syndrome, which many consider a hopeless diagnosis. He was told that it his prognosis was bleak, and for a while even was homeless. He persevered, found a cure for his ailments, and has now become the famous and respected Dr. Teitelbaum.
In this book, he describes the diagnosis, causes of, and treatments for, chronic fatigue sydrome, treatments that return 90% of his patients to work. Unfortunately, many of the diagnosis that Dr. Teitelbaum says cause chronic fatigue, such as severe intestinal infections, heavy metal toxicities, and unusual endocrine problems, etc. are not acknowledged by "mainstream," "establishment," or "corporate" medicine, despite the fact that when treated, people recover...
The choice is yours: chronic disability, or health with Dr. Teitelbaum's regimen.
Although I have given this book five stars in recognition of its vast compendium of helpful information, I regret that this book does go into all too great depth explaining how heavy metals can cause some of the problems Dr. Teitelbaum describes, and how to treat the more severe toxicities. Some doctors who treat the fungal infections Dr. Teitelbaum describes, and are involved in medical research of them, say that they almost never see these infections in people without undue heavy metal burdens, and that removing the heavy metals allows the body to rid itself of the fungal infections (the fungi in question are exceptionally good at absorbing and binding heavy metals.) Heavy metal toxicities are also known to cause the seemingly bizarre endocrine problems Dr.Teitelbaum describes and treats, and to cause mitochondrial dysfunctions, another dysfunction that Dr. Teitelbaum describes and treats. From a patient's point of view it is always preferable to cure rather than treat an illness. Some of these subjects explored in great depth in other books I have reviewed.
Book Review: Maybe the Best Book I've Ever Read
Summary: 5 Stars
There is a subset of people who want to be treated in a very "conventional" fashion with Lyrica, which is about all the family medicine physician has in his arsenal for fibromyalgia (I know, I'm being a little unfair here and don't mean to be overly critical - one of these "family medicine physicians" saved my mother's life last year!!).
However, for another subset, this book is an absolute Godsend!! It is filled with things to "try" - some work for part of the population, and some work for others. It covers topics such as subclinical hypothyroidism and why Synthroid isn't always the best option (but may be - for some people). It also discusses, in an open-minded fashion, just about evey protocol out there, and the author uses his own clinical experience to offer suggestions on what typically works and what doesn't.
If I had one criticism, I'd say that the book is a little light in its emphasis on myofascial pain, and how it can be relieved by injections and simple home trigger-point techniques. It does address the issue, and includes a narrative from Dr. Hal Blatman (who is an excellent doctor and healer).
For someone with Fibromyalgia who wants to try alternative medicine, I'd suggest this book along with two others. One is "Winners Guide to Pain Relief" by Hal Blatman, M.D. The other is "Why we Hurt" by Greg Fors, D.C. Also, invest in the cheapest of Dr. Fors' trigger point therapy kits. You should really use all of this under the guidance of a good, open-minded holistic physician.
By the way, instead of sleeping all day and dealing with chronic pain, my wife is 99% better and runs marathons!! This may not be possible for everyone, but I certainly wish it for everyone with this very peculiar disease.
Book Review: Dangerous and Possibly Delusional
Summary: 1 Stars
About me: I have some background of study in science, am not a medical doctor; but probably most importantly
recently recovered from a four year long bout of CFIDS. Before I got too sick to even read, you can believe
I went looking for some answers. I found "From Fatigued To Fantastic" to be absolutely without merit in both
its attempts at science and in any of the advised treatment regimens (I was unfortunate enough to find a local
physician here in Sacramento who was a Teitelbaum devotee and he hit me with a variety of them.)
Most, if not all of these treatments actually made me sicker, and at the time,I was already pretty miserable.
I finally started to recover a little about two years after I stopped all treatment, probably through either
luck or the grace of god (or maybe both).
If you are looking for real science, try the Whittemore-Peterson Institute in Reno. And try to remain hopeful,
but skeptical of guys like this. Some people do recover, but my overall impression is that Dr. Teitelbaum isn't
curing anyone. If he were, you'd have heard a lot more about him by now. His "research", and I use the word loosely,
seems based on convincing the subjects to self report improvement as a result of various treatments he throws
at them.
With the exception of the ethnic slur, the other one star review here by someone signed as an ex patient
is not far from what I have seen in other places reported by patients who were only made significantly poorer
by their association with Dr. Teitelbaum. Have hope, but protect yourselves. There is a great deal of
questionable medicine practiced on people with this disease.
Book Review: excellent book for anyone suffering w/ ME/CFIDS and/or FM
Summary: 5 Stars
i have been severely ill with ME/CFIDS-FM for 6 years. i have spent approx. 75-80% of those years bed-ridden from these illnesses. i have purchased upwards of at least 30 books on these diseases and i have to say that NO ONE speaks more TRUTHS or suggests better options than Dr. T!! this book gives you so very many suggestions on how to get better. it also explains every aspect of the illnesses in depth. i am very blessed to have an excellent holistic MD that i work with, and HE USES THIS BOOK to help treat patients, as well! Dr. T. has DEVOTED his life and work to these illnesses, and he KNOWS what he's talking about!! please believe me when i say that there is NOT a better book written about these illnesses. i think that there is more information in this one book than i have ever been able to find out of any 7-10 other books written about these diseases. Dr. T. suffered from ME/CFIDS himself, so not only is he a BRILLIANT dr. and researcher, but he knows FIRSTHAND what it feels like to live with these diseases. if you purchase any book at all about these illnesses, do yourself a favor, and make it this one! i would also suggest that after you read this, that you share it w/ your dr., too. there is a lot of information in here, especially about medicines/supplements that will guide your dr. so that they know exactly which drugs/supplements to use and exactly how much of each!actually, if you could afford it, and your dr. doesn't already have this book, i would buy 2, and give one to your dr. Dr. T. also uses ALL royalties from his books, supplments, etc towards more research! He is an OUTSTANDING Dr. and a TRUE GIFT to all who suffer from these illnesses.Book Review: A Very Thankful Reader
Summary: 5 Stars
I have been physically sick and overweight for years - Ever since I reached my late 30s. And now I am feeling so much better. Just from reading this amazing book. I am forever grateful. For me, it didn't matter how many supplements or diets I tried. I just felt horrible and sick all over. And with a stressful fast paced job, I can't afford to be struggling to keep it together every day. I needed to get to the root of my illness. By a chance miracle I read a newspaper article that mentioned the website for the book - [...]. And from there my life has changed for the better. I'm not through with the treatment program, but I plan to continue it...for life. For me I got fast results: less pain, less fatigue, a clearer mind and thankfully those dang sugar cravings are under control. A bonus is I no longer feel depressed and that it be easier just to give up on life. I hope to lose weight if I continue to eat a more "clean" diet as the author prescribes. For me it didn't take long to see results. For others it may take longer. However it is worth it if it means getting your life back and feeling 10 times healthier.
As for the treatments prescribed in the book, I had no problem finding the supplements, anti-fungals, etc described in the book. I was able to heal myself. However I have an amazing doctor that has kept my alive long enough to discover this book so I have made an appointment to share what I discovered so we can track my progress.