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January 30, 2020 by Dr. Michael Veselak, D.C. Leave a Comment

Is Your Chronic Pain, Fatigue and Inflammation Symptoms of an Autoimmunity?


Autoimmunity

Autoimmunity has become increasingly more common due to environmental toxins, chemicals and food proteins.  We can develop a response that initially should be normal to a foreign invader. However, at times are immune system becomes over reactive and it fails to properly distinguish between a foreign invader and our own body tissue.

Do you have chronic pain, or chronic fatigue, or other symptoms that Doctors are finding it difficult to help?  Have you had lab tests that are essentially normal but you know there has to be something wrong?  In all likelihood, you have an autoimmunity but have not been properly diagnosed.

There are three stages of Autoimmunity.

STAGE 1

SILENT AUTOIMMUNITY:  Elevated antibodies with no symptoms or loss of tissue

STAGE 2

AUTOIMMUNE REACTIVITY:  Elevated antibodies with symptoms and no noticeable loss of tissue

STAGE 3

AUTOIMMUNE DISEASE: Elevated antibodies with symptoms, and measurable tissue destruction

Symptoms of Autoimmunity

Symptoms of autoimmunity vary depending on which part of the body is being attacked, but they often include chronic pain, inflammation and fatigue.  At times it can affect digestion, cause anxiety or depression and affect you neurologically.

Proper Testing

The diagnosis of autoimmunity is often not made due to inadequate testing. Proper testing is essential in the diagnosis of autoimmunity.

Fortunately, we have testing through Cyrex Labs that can screen for antibodies against multiple tissues.  This is Cyrex Array 5.  Cyrex has other test such as the multiple food panel and chemical and pathogen panel to see if this is a contributing factor to the autoimmuity.

If the antibodies are higher than normal this means that your immune system is becoming more reactive.

Proven Strategies

The goal is to catch it early so it does not cause tissue destruction.  We want to balance the overzealous improperly functioning immune system.

This can be accomplished several ways. First to minimize the exposure that is causing the inflammatory reaction.  Second, to control the dysbiosis or the unhealthy bacteria in the gut. Third to modulate the immune response, TH1 and TH2.

When we can dampen the inflammatory response as well as balance TH1 and TH2 with the T -reg cells this will minimize the autoimmune reaction of TH17.

Proper diet and lifestyle are key components in controlling the autoimmunity.  There are several scientifically proven strategies to employ to assist the patient towards a path of better health.

The symptoms of chronic pain, fatigue, brain fog, bloating, constipation, anxiety, depression, or skin rashes can be extremely frustrating. Our office focuses on getting to the cause and implementing proven strategies to prevent the progression of autoimmunity.

Filed Under: Chronic Pain, Functional Medicine

About Dr. Michael Veselak, D.C.

Dr. Michael Veselak, D.C. has been practicing Chiropractic care in Camarillo, California for over 33 years. Throughout his experience, Dr. Veselak has recognized the importance of treating each patient based on their condition rather than their symptoms. In recent years, Dr. Michael Veselak has become a Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner and Board Certified in Integrative Medicine, allowing him to evaluate each patient neurologically and metabolically, as well as from a chiropractic standpoint. In doing so, Dr. Veselak has seen tremendous success in his patients suffering from chronic conditions such as Peripheral Neuropathy, Chronic Pain, Fibromyalgia, Spinal Stenosis, Degenerative Disc Problems, and Thyroid Disorders.

Using state-of-the-art technology, such a Cold Laser, Hako-Med, Spinal Decompression, Vibration Therapy and Brain-based exercises, Dr. Michael Veselak has witnessed profound effects with various chronic conditions. It is his mission to leave no stone unturned in getting to the root cause of your pain, rather than merely treating the symptoms with medications.

If you or someone you know is suffering from a chronic condition, please contact Dr. Michael Veselak at (805) 482-0723.

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