ME/CFS, Fibromyalgia & Long-Covid

Causes

Viral Infections

A common theme among patients is the presence of a viral infection. Common culprits include glandular fever (Epstein-Barr virus), Human herpesvirus 6, and more recently, COVID-19.

Viral infections often serve as a significant trigger for the onset of ME/CFS, Fibromyalgia, or Long-COVID. However, it is essential to note that these conditions may arise due to various factors, with viral infections being one of the primary contributors.

Immune Issues

Issues with a patient's immune system are quite common, leading to difficulties in fighting off infections and experiencing prolonged adverse effects.

Dr. Perrin hypothesizes that various causative factors impact the nervous and lymphatic systems, which are integral components of the immune system, contributing to these problems.

Hormone Imbalance

Patients with ME/CFS, fibromyalgia, and Long-COVID often experience abnormal hormone levels and may consult an endocrinologist before being recommended The Perrin Technique.

Hormonal changes, such as those during puberty and menopause, can trigger ME/CFS and fibromyalgia in individuals with predispositions, making it difficult for their bodies to manage these fluctuations.

Dr. Perrin hypothesizes that toxic interference in the brain, particularly in the hypothalamus, pituitary glands, or adrenal glands, leads to these abnormal hormone levels.

Stress

Chronic and prolonged stress can lead to continuous inflammation in the body, significantly affecting both your physical and mental health.

One of the primary contributors to neuroinflammation is stress, which greatly impacts brain function. Elevated inflammation levels in the body are a major factor in the onset and progression of ME/CFS (Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome).

Physical Trauma

Physical trauma refers to any injury sustained by the body, which can manifest in various ways. This includes blunt force trauma, where the body is struck by a force, or chronic physical strain, which is an ongoing stress on the body. Notably, a history of injuries, particularly to the head and back, has been associated with the development of conditions such as ME/CFS (Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome), FMS (Fibromyalgia Syndrome), and Long COVID.

Surgical procedures also fall under the category of physical trauma.

Experiencing any form of trauma triggers the autonomic nervous system, which can disrupt the body's natural fight or flight response, potentially leading to adverse effects on overall health.

Emotional Trauma

Emotional or psychological trauma can arise from a single distressing event, such as a bereavement, or from prolonged, ongoing stress due to disturbing experiences or persistent anxieties that disrupt daily life.

Many individuals endure symptoms of emotional and psychological trauma for years, and there is a substantial link between trauma and chronic health conditions.