Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Guaifenesin

By Kristi Patrice Carter

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome is a debilitating condition in which the sufferer cannot recover from their exhaustion, regardless of how much they rest. This can cause physical, emotional, and cognitive side effects that have a negative impact on an individual’s life. This can appear to be an endless cycle with little to no hope of recovery. However, hope does exist regarding Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and guaifenesin treatment.

Guaifensin treatment was first developed by Dr. Paul St. Amand to treat Fibromyalgia, but has recently been shown to work even better when treating Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. However, it is important to note that this treatment has not yet been accepted by the FDA. Therefore, it is essential to only pursue the guaifenesin treatment under the watching supervision of a skilled medical professional who has experience with the guaifenesin protocol.

Dr. St. Amand believes that both Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia are related to each other. He believes that both are caused by a build up of phosphate in the body, creating significant pain throughout the body. Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and guaifenesin treatment are a successful match because the guaifenesin flushes out the toxins in your body, allowing you to recover from your symptoms.

One of the difficulties with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and guaifenesin treatment is that there are many common household items that can completely block the effectiveness of the guaifenesin treatment. It is important to note that these items are prevalent in the common home, so one must take special care to be very conscious of the products they use on a daily basis. These blocking agents include:

• Oils, extracts, and gels with plant names
• All herbal medications
• Plant compounds
• Salicylates
• Acne treatments and wart removers
• Deodorants and shaving products, including razors with aloe strips
• Mint flavor, mint oil, and menthol

There have been very few studies on the connection between Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and guaifenesin treatment. One study disputed the findings of Dr. St. Amand, but he explains the discrepancy by explaining that the people in the study did not follow the low carbohydrate diet. He also asserts that the subjects of the study may not have avoided salicylates, which would block all the benefits of the guaifenesin treatment.

The connection between Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and guaifenesin treatment warrant further study in order to fully understand the viability of this treatment protocol. In the next few years, clear answers should emerge regarding the validity of Dr. St. Amand’s research.