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Jacob Teitelbaum MD

About

Jacob Teitelbaum, M.D., is a board certified internist and nationally know expert in the fields of chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, sleep and pain. He is senior author of "Effective Treatment of CFS and FMS: A Randomized Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study" (Journal of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, 2001:8(2):3-24) and "The Use of D-Ribose in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia: A Pilot Study" (Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 2006:12(9):857-862. Dr. Teitelbaum is also the author of From Fatigued to Fantastic! (Avery/Penguin Group, 3rd revised edition 2007), Pain Free 1-2-3 (McGraw-Hill), and Three Steps to Happiness! Healing Through Joy (Deva Press).

Dr. Teitelbaum knows CFS/Fibromyalgia as an insider. He contracted Chronic Fatigue Syndrome when he was in medical school and had to drop out for a year to recover. In the ensuing 30 years, he has dedicated his career to finding effective treatment. His web site endfatigue.com contains a sophisticated free computer program for analyzing symptoms of chronic fatigue syndrome, which can create a complete medical record of a patient's case to help patients and physicians determine the best course of treatment to get well.

Books by Jacob Teitelbaum MD
Recent Posts
What's New in SHINE Part 1: Sleep
In this series, I discuss new developments in the SHINE Protocol--my proven effective treatment approach for CFS and fibromyalgia. This week I discuss sleep.
30 Top Tips for Treating CFS and FMS When All Else Fails (Part 2 of 3)

In this 3-part series, I discuss 30 treatments that can be very helpful in stubborn CFS and fibromyalgia cases. Part 2 focuses on hormonal support and nutritional therapies.

In this 3-part series, I discuss 30 treatments that can be very helpful in stubborn CFS and fibromyalgia cases. Part 2 focuses on hormonal support and nutritional therapies.

30 Top Tips for Treating CFS: FMS When All Else Fails (Part 1 of 3)

In this 3-part series, I discuss 30 treatments that can be very helpful in stubborn CFS and fibromyalgia cases. In part 1, we recheck the basics.

In this 3-part series, I discuss 30 treatments that can be very helpful in stubborn CFS and fibromyalgia cases. In part 1, we recheck the basics.

Iodine Deficiency — An Old Epidemic Is Back

Fatigue? Pain? Weight gain? Breast cysts or tenderness? Here's why you might be at risk for an iodine deficiency, and an easy way to protect yourself.

Fatigue? Pain? Weight gain? Breast cysts or tenderness? Here's why you might be at risk for an iodine deficiency, and an easy way to protect yourself.

Maybe It's NOT Alzheimer's

According to a new study, most people diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease don't even have it! Instead, they have other problems that were missed - and could have been treated if simply looked for.

According to a new study, most people diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease don't even have it! Instead, they have other problems that were missed - and could have been treated if simply looked for.

New Law Makes Health Legal!

New Hampshire's state motto "Live Free or Die" is a fitting one as is revealed in a recent news report about Lyme disease and America's dysfunctional health care system.

New Hampshire's state motto "Live Free or Die" is a fitting one as is revealed in a recent news report about Lyme disease and America's dysfunctional health care system.