4 things you should know about Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome

Ask a group of people if they’ve ever heard of Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome, and the answer is usually no. Traditional medical practitioners may not take this problem seriously or they may misdiagnose its symptoms. Here are four things the practitioners at our functional medicine clinic near Milwaukee think you should know about this misunderstood condition.

1. What is Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome?

   It’s a combination of illnesses or symptoms directly related to exposure to biotoxins like mold, bacteria, actinomycetes or mycobacteria. The exposure can occur through inhalation, a tick or spider bite, ingesting toxic substances or drinking contaminated water. Certain patients appear to have a genetic predisposition for Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome.

2. What are the symptoms?

   Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome can cause a wide variety of symptoms. Here is a sampling of what people experience:

   • Weakness
   • Aches and pains
   • Fatigue
   • Headache
   • Sensitivity to light
   • Blurred vision
   • Respiratory problems
   • Gastrointestinal issues
   • Mood swings
   • Difficulty concentrating
   • Night sweats
   • Increase or decrease in appetite
   • Vertigo
3. What are the most common misdiagnoses?

   Patients with Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome who seek help from traditional medical practitioners are often misdiagnosed. These patients are commonly told they have fibromyalgia, multiple sclerosis, depression, chronic fatigue syndrome or irritable bowel syndrome, to name a few.

4. How can I get an accurate diagnosis and proper treatment?

   Traditional medical practitioners are not as familiar with Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome as functional medicine doctors are. At our functional medicine clinic near Milwaukee, we are experts in treating conditions caused by toxic mold and other problems that deal with biotoxins. We also provide many tests and treatments that the traditional medical community does not offer. For example, our clinic performs genetic testing to determine whether a patient is susceptible to Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome. We also test for the biomarkers that are the hallmark of the condition.

Patients who come to our clinic exhibiting symptoms of Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome can expect a thorough diagnostic approach. Debra Muth, N.D., and her team are known for their medical detective work. They work together to explore every piece of the puzzle until they complete the picture and discover the true diagnosis behind your symptoms. This approach is critical when dealing with a complex problem like Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome. Contact us for an appointment.