Patient Testimonials for Fibromyalgia Specialist

Name : Leslee W Robb
Date : Monday, February 9, 2009

Message: In 1983 I began to experience severe pain in my neck and across my shoulders. It became so excruciating that I could no longer sleep or sit to do the accounting work that had been my career. I stayed home and turned my attention to breeding and boarding horses but found that even that was too much because at times the stiffness and pain that had spread throughout my body would not allow me to even get up out of a chair unaided by my husband. It was the article on fibromyalgia that appeared in Time Magazine around 1989 that prompted me to see a rheumatologist who confirmed that I did in fact have fibromyalgia. At that time, the only encouragement he could give was to seek a support group. Somehow, sitting and listening to others who felt as terrible as I felt did not sound very uplifting. I read everything I could on the subject but every doctor seemed to have only a theory and we were the "test subjects". The tears and frustration at my inability to have an active life followed. Losing my career earlier had hit at my self-esteem. I would run into people who had fibromyalgia or chronic fatigue and each looked as if they wanted to commit suicide. It did not help that I had contacted Lyme at least three times over the years while working on the farm. In 2008, I became bedridden with pain. In desperation I started the inevitible internet search hoping for some new information. And there it was...Dr. Dantini's book. The minute I began to read it, I knew this one was different. His viral connection made sense and nothing else had. Epstein-Barr had been part of my college experience. The call I made to Dr. Dantini was the very best decision I ever made. By following his protocol he has given me back my life.

Name : Kathy Brunelle
Date : Sunday, January 18, 2009

Message: I only started seeing Dr. Dantini a few weeks ago. But after reading everyone's testimonial's I really believe my life is going to get better. The weakness, and sleeping all day, and feeling foggy in my brain, and being dizzy, and pain in my body, etc... It can really be frightening. But I believe it will be under control. I heard once that major stress and shock can trigger this. Well believe me I had some major stress and horrible things happen to me theses past few years. It's amazing I made it this far. I have such a wonderful family, and beautiful grandchildren that miss me so much. I have lived on pain medication's for many years. And for what, to make the pain just a bit less. It isn't worth it. I am so excited and pray that Dr. Dantini can help me like he did all of you. I haven't been able to work in over 1 years it was after and accident that caused me to need surgery. But it's not the surgery that has stopped me from working, it's the Fybromyalgia and mental pain and the life changes that have depressed me so me deeply. I am looking forward to doing the things I use to do.. even the simple things. If I can't do the things 100% it won't matter, as long as I can do some of the things that I miss so much with my loved ones. I believe in my heart, Dr. Dantini is going to be my miracle!!!
God Bless, Katherine Brunelle
Bunnell, Florida

Name : tammy whitfield
Date : Wednesday, January 14, 2009

Message: i am 39 and have offically been diagnosed w/fibromyalgia.october 21, i posted on this site and now i am devastated w the dr.i am to the point of giving up there seems to be no resources

for people w/fibromyalgia where i live.this is the most debilatating disease or whatever its called.i dont know if dr. dantini can help, but i am sure will to try anything.i have also been unable to work since nov.04/08

Name : Leslie Schmidt
Date : Sunday, January 11, 2009

Message: I am now 56 years young and have had Chronic Fatigue problems for so many years I don't know when it first began, and now it has turned into more of a Fibromyalgia nature.. I have always had food sensitivities, even as a child, constant tonsillitis, always tired and napped so much everyone joked about it.

I do remember a very bad virus when I started college in 1970 that left me quite ill for months (probably was Epstein Barr virus, undiagnosed at the time), and was the start of the worsening of my symptoms. I napped 2-1/2 hours each day, especially after eating (actually a food allergy reaction would prompt this in my body), but now only nap 15-20 minutes twice daily. I was always a very busy person, very involved in my church and two part-time jobs, but was exhausted from everything and stopped doing so many things.

In 2003 I was so bad (and in bed 10-16 hours of the day resting) that I was ready to give up and be disabled. I was so tired all the time, could hardly function with bad brain fog, had post-exertional malaise issues that kept me from doing things I loved (gardening, roller skating, traveling, etc.), did very little around the house, could hardly work, was taking long naps all the time, had hot flashes, was peri-menopausal at age 42, kept awakening every hour at night so was exhausted when daytime came, and more.

Something told me to check out the internet once again and I found Dr. Daniel Dantini. Although I live in California and he lives in Florida, he worked with me and my current physician (and I have been through SO many doctors, saying NEXT to try to get answers and help). Lab tests for viruses (of which I tested very high in six) and food allergies or sensitivities were very revealing and enlightening.

The food tests were the most accurate of many I have had done over the years (several of blood delayed testing and one with the skin prick testing). Sage Labs sent out more information than anyone and was so helpful (like foods I could eat along with ones to avoid, a few recipes, lists of foods and things to avoid that had what I had problems with, a card to carry in my purse, etc).

This was the best treatment I had ever found and I have been looking for answers for years before I found him. I truly feel Dr. Dantini saved my life and gave me back a quality of life I never had.

I started the food allergy rotation diet as soon as I received the results from Sage Labs, even before I talked to him about the viruses and what to do. I lost 25 lbs the first two months avoiding all the processed foods and stuff that made me so bloated and feeling fogged. I eventually lost 40 lbs overall, have only gained back 10 lbs of those since 2003. It took about six months of working on the viruses with Valtrex and the food allergy rotation diet (which was so much easier than 30 years ago). There are so many more recipes and sources out there for my food issues than every before, so the food allergy rotation diet isn't as hard as it may sound.

What I remember the most is that seventh month after I started the program, I got more done than I had in the two years prior. I had energy to do stuff that I used to do. I had motivation to do them. I could do all the little chores that had been ignored out of fatigue. My brain fog lifted and is clear as long as I avoid the foods that bother me most. I can actually roller skate for 2-1/2 hours and have minimal discomfort afterwards (I can still out-backward skate anyone there, even at my age). I have very little post-exertional malaise even though it is still hard to sit in a car or on the Goldwing motorcycle for longer than three hours. I do plan my life with rest days before and after extended activity and trips, but I can do more than ever before and feel I am better than ever. I will never be what I would consider "normal" but I have a life and can actually enjoy being more active than I would have been had I not done this program.

I do get regular chiropractic adjustments and massage therapy, which help. I like heat and take hot baths and use the heat packs in the microwave twice daily. However, I have a much more "normal" life than ever before.

Name : Diane Roll
Date : Thursday, November 20, 2008

Message: At the age of 29, my pain was so disabling that I could no longer work. I was bedridden for over three years, giving me hours upon hours to think. I wanted a reason, an answer. But most of all, I wanted relief and a productive life. During this time of deep thought and prayer, I promised myself that if I ever found help I would dedicate my life to helping others regain and improve their lives.

Traveling the country in search of a cure or management program, I was disheartened by the lack of solutions. In June of 2008, through the reccomendation of a close friend, I was introduced to Dr. Daniel Dantini, himself a FMS thriver and author of “The New Fibromyalgia Remedy.” Five months after my initial meeting with Dr. Dantini, I am continuing to improve and feeling better than I have in over five years! During this journey to wellness, I have found my support system of individual and medical research, Dr. Dantini’s knowledge and empathetic individuals to be indispensable.

On November 12, 2008, through the support of my family, friends, and Dr Dantini, my dream has been realized with the opening of our premier clinic of its kind in Gulf Place, Santa Rosa Beach, Florida. At Mia Vida, Fibromyalgia Specialists, we have the resources to connect our FMS clients with local physicians who will order the appropriate tests and medically support the Dantini Protocol. Because FMS patients require additional time, energy, and support, our role is fundamental to success. With a support system, Dr Dantini’s Protocol has an 80% success rate! Our role as Fibromyalgia Specialists, is to help you implement the healing process. This is a lifestyle change and management program that takes time and support, from nutritional (latent food allergy) adaptation to spousal and mate support roles. Ideally, we treat clients 4 weeks to 6 months depending on individual requirements.

Thank you for giving me the opportunity to share my gift! We look forward to walking the journey with you.

Sincerely,

Diane L. Roll, Fibromyalgia Specialist and Believer in Miracles

Name : Tammy Whitfield
Date : Tuesday, October 21, 2008

Message: I have not yet been diagnosed with fibromyalgia, have a Dr. appt.w/rhuematologist tommorrow 10/22/2008 and with Dr. Dantini suggestions of viral and delayed food allergies maybe I can get a diagnoses and treatmet that works w/o pain killers and steroids and they don't really work just makes the symtoms a bit more tolerable. My regular Dr. doing blood test after blood test and everything is come back normal, although the viral,and food allergis has not been on the list of blood test ,as I go forward the is something that I intend to dicuss w/ my Dr. on my next visit.thanks Dr. Dantini for your knowledge and experience. I feel like ther is hope now!!!!

Name : Liz Yamin, Portland, Oregon
Date : Thursday, July 17, 2008

Message: Before I heard about Dr Dantini and his treatment. I had been bedridden for 4 years. I was told I had Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue.

My symptoms were chronic fatigue, pain in one side of the head, neck and body aches, constant headaches, burning stomachs, the feeling like something was stuck in my throat all the time, balance problems, nausea, heart playing up, brain fog constant yeast infections, feeling just ill all the time, no tolerance of noise or bright light. I was unable to go to shopping malls, grocery shopping or places where there were certain lights and noise.

Most Drs did not know what to do with me other than give me painkillers and muscle relaxers. I was offered anti depressants but refused them, as I did not want to take so many drugs. I missed out on doing a lot of activities with my children, I missed their graduations and taking them shopping etc. I was unable to go on a vacation as I could not cope with leaving the house and even going in a car for more than 10 mins was unbearable.

Once I got in contact with Dr Dantini and had all the tests done it was found I had 3 viruses and I was allergic to 15 foods. I came to see through talking to this Dr that a lot of my problems had started when I was a teenager when I came down with Mononucleosis (Glandular fever). The Dr explained that the virus caused by Mononucleosis goes dormant in the system causing havoc on the immune system over years. Now I understood why I had many different health problems over the years that could not be understood by many Drs.

When I first started the anti virals and coming of the food I felt really bad for about 3 weeks. Then one day I noticed I actually felt good although to be honest I did not know what good felt like anymore this good day might have felt like a bad day for someone who had never been ill.

I knew this treatment would mean discipline on my part regarding foods as most foods I was allergic to I loved. But I would say to myself do you want to stay sick or get well so you can live again. I was determined to get well even if I did have to give up those foods.

After 3 months I noticed I was able to start getting out and walking and after 6 months I was able to go shopping and out visiting people and most of my symptoms had disappeared.

The Dr said it would take a year before I would go for my first hike and it was a year almost to the day I did go for my first hike. Then the Dr said it would take another year or so for me to feel well enough to go back to work part-time. This is because I was ill for so long and bedridden it would take time for my immune system to heal.

As I write this I am in the second year it is 2008 and I have just taken my first vacation in 10 years and am able to go places without feeling ill.

The only symptoms I have at this time I am writing are some pain in my head and neck from time to time, which I am at the moment sorting out with physiotherapy. I still get fatigued occasionally but nothing like before. I sometimes get balance problems but have noticed that I get a few symptoms flare up a few days around my period and now that I am entering pre menopause I am sure that a lot of that is hormonal.

I am now walking 30-45 mins a day I have just started to ride a bike. I am also now able to go out with friends to shops and parks etc. All my other many symptoms have disappeared completely. My husband and I are so excited that I can finally go out for dates with him again and go hiking and shopping with him. We are catching up on all the years we were not able to do those things together. My oldest daughter is getting married in a few months and I am going to be able to attend. Yahoo.

I am feeling for the first time that I am ready to start work again part time so will start looking maybe early next year as my husband said why not just enjoy life for a while after having all those years in bed.

I thank God for this recovery and for brining Dr Dantini into my life so I could finally get my life back again. Dr Dantini was the first Dr who actually understood all my symptoms and graciously listened to me without making me feel I was making everything up. Dr Dantini made every effort to make sure I would recover and went the extra mile in contacting me with advice I would need to help with my recovery.

I highly recommend anyone who is as sick as I was to contact Dr Dantini and find out if they too have viruses or food allergies. Once you know what you are dealing with it makes all the difference in your recovery.

Name : Catherine, From Edgewater, FL
Date : Thursday, June 19, 2008

Message: My name is Catherine and I share a similar story as most of you that have posted. I have been ill since I was in my late thirties and I am now fifty-four. The easiest way to put it is I woke up one morning with a bad case of the flu and never recovered from it. I have been suffering with widespread muscle and joint pain. My neck, shoulders, hips, elbows and knees hurt all the time. I suffer with constant migraines. I ache as if my whole body has a throbbing tooth ache. I have severe brain fog, irritable bowl syndrome and insomnia. All of this pain has caused deep depression. It got to the point that I felt like I was dragging my body around behind me and it was a struggle to bear the weight. Needless to say I have had a hard time functioning in my daily life.

I had gone to many doctors for help to no avail. In 1997 I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia and in 2005 with osteoarthritis. I was told it was something I would have to live with and prescribed pain medications as usual. I was searching the Internet one evening and found Doctor Dantini. He has been treating me for fibromyalgia since October of 2007. As many of you, I had the viral testing and delayed food allergy testing, BINGO he found the culprits that have been hiding in my body for a long time. I have been taking my antiviral meds and following a strict diet alleviating the foods that are causing me problems.

It may take me a bit longer than some due to the high viral counts, but believe me when I tell you that it is helping me. I am not suffering as badly as I once was. I am sleeping better, no more night sweats, I do not ache as badly and I am thinking more clearly. Doctor Dantini has found the cause, now it is up to me to follow the rules on my path to a better quality of life. THANKS DOC, THANKS PAM… for all of the one on one time you have spent educating me throughout my illness thus far. You are a wonderful group of people from the office staff to the doctor.

Sincere thanks, Catherine

Name : Danielle Reagan
Date : Tuesday, December 11, 2007

Message: On my 23rd Birthday I woke up with severe Vertigo. This Progressed into loss of depth perception, sense of gravity, severe migraines, and loss of eye sight. I went to 25 diffrent types of doctors. I had 9 blood test, MRI's for MS and Tumors, caloric tests for the inner ear (you name ir I had it). I gained a lot of weight, could not work, and was severely depressed. I was actually diagnosed by a well known ENT with 'Dandy syndrome' (Nerve damage). Not satisfied with this diagnosis...

I went to Dr. Dantini and he told me it was food allergies. I had the blood test he offered and found out what exactly I was allergic to. This Included dairy, wheat, peanuts, and garlic (also a lot more).

I stopped eating these things. I lost weight, no more vertigo, no more migraines. Happiness was one again in my life!

About a year later diffrent symptoms came. I was breaking out in rashe/ hives for no reason. I was losing my in clumps hair. I would get hot flashes after I ate. I couldnt get out of bed some days. Pains in my bones were traveling down my wrists and legs. Migraines with vertigo were back ten fold. My digestive system hurt.

I went back to Dr. Dantini. He told me I had Fibromyalgia. AND what caused all of these things including the food allergies were stealth viruses in my system. He tested me. I had PARVO and EPSTEIN BAR. 13 times the normal person. My immune system could not handle it.

I started taking the medicine to rid myself of the viruses and I feel better than before I my 23rd birthday!

It has been 4 months since I have been on this medication and my hair looks great, I can eat whatever I want ( but I still watch it just in case), and I am back to running 2 miles a day.

I believe that he has saved my life. He has made it happy again. He is an amazing man!

Name : Laura Finley
Date : Wednesday, June 20, 2007

Message: Today, I have been on my med for 2 wks. I am so much better. I still cannot fasten my brar, but I can lift my L. arm straight up over my head. When I had taken the med for only 4 days I could do this with my L. arm and now my R. arm is commin along. I also am not so tired all the time. My husband says,"I am glad to be getting my wife back." Three times a day with prayer and water I take my famvir. Many people are praying for my recovery. Thanks to Dr. Dantini and The Lord I am being healed.

Name : Terri Kamin (from Toronto Canada)
Date : Friday, May 11, 2007

Message: it's been almost 3 years since i was treated by you I want to thank you soo much for giving me back my life., if not for you i know i would have been bed ridden. I'm moving to Florida in August for good, and will come by to see you.

Many many thanks.
Terri (Evelyn) Kamin

Name : Amber A. from Pennsylvania
Date : Wednesday, April 18, 2007

Message: I am a registered nurse and have had fibromyalgia for 20 years. I always knew that I developed it after a very bad respiratory virus. Most Doctors do not acknowledge this or provide testing or treatment based on this. When I found Dr. Dantini on-line, I knew I had a good chance of getting better. I had the viral testing and delayed food allergy testing 2 months ago. After 12 days on the antiviral medication, I no longer felt completely exhausted. The following night, when getting out of bed to go to the bathroom, I noticed that I no longer limped. I had less stiffness and soreness. I just completed the elimination phase of the diet and will start the challenge phase. I am optimistic that I will continue to get better. I really appreciate that Dr Dantini is willing to treat the cause of fibromyalgia, instead of just prescribing medications to cover up all the symptoms like most other Doctors. It is also especially helpful that he can help me over the phone since I live in PA.

Thanks so much!

Name : B. M.
Date : Saturday, March 31, 2007

Message: Hi I was searching for as much information as possible about fibromyalgia and severe chronic fatigue which latter has been desperately affecting me lately! I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia back in 1986 which at that time was called fibrosytis. I was very young and had at that time never heard of it or anyone having it. Now much later I have talked to several people (mostly women) that have it! One being my best friend since the age of 7.I am very interested in learning of your help in feeling good again. I have dealt with this for 21 years and over the past 5 years it has progressed to the point of at times unbearable. I have really noticed the chronic fatigue has really affected my life in many ways. I am a single mom and it is very important as a beautician to feel like working each and every day with a clear mind. Please help ASAP!!!
Desperate in AL. BRENDA

Name : Deborah in La Porte, Texas
Date : Monday, January 22, 2007

Message: Happy New Year!

I wanted to take this opportunity to thank you for giving me my life back. When I went for my physical last month, the doctor was amazed at my improvement - the fatigue is greatly improved and the "brain fog" is gone. I feel like a functioning human being again. My affect is cheerful and the depression has completely lifted. I truly feel you saved my life. There were so many time I felt like throwing in the towel before your treatment, but now, thanks to you, I genuinely enjoy life!

Name : Laura Skougaard
Date : Tuesday, October 10, 2006

Message: I have just started my treatment with Dr Dantini and I am amazed with his knowledge and understanding of fibromyalgia! As with all people with this "disease" I have seen numerous doctors and have been told it's all in my head or I will never have a normal life. I would like to thank Dr. Dantini and staff for giving me the hope to move on & know I CAN have a NORMAL life again! So, THANK YOU VERY MUCH!!! You are a great help to all with fibromyalgia! Please keep doing what you are doing and I promise to tell everyone I know that has fibromyalgia of my success & your knowledge!

Thank you again!!!

Name : connie s allen
Date : Sunday 25 June 2006

Message: i am now in the third year of my recovery thanks to dr. dantini. his protocol is outstanding. i am now cured of asthma. my fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome is also in remission. the most amazing thing is that i got my brain back. the delayed food allergy testing is right on the money. the supplmention recommendations are also excellent. i visited a leading sports medicine doctor in the delaware county, pa area 1 year ago and he was amazed that i already many of the tests and medications in place. i look ten years younger and have lost over 50 pounds. i am also 56 years old which is a challenging time for women. my skin has also markedly improved. as a matter of fact, i was involved in an auto accident and while on the stretcher the ambulance driver asked my age, i said 56 and he said are you kidding, you look 40. some day i hope to meet dr. dantini in person to thank him for all of his help. with his knowledge i have been able to help many more people that i have met and also to educate my doctors.

thanks doc.
love you.

Name : Deborah
Date : Tuesday 9 May 2006

Message: For ten years I had constant ringing in my ears, dizziness, nausea, and a plethora of other symptoms. After six weeks of treatment with Dr. Dantini's plan of food elimination and diet rotation, along with antiviral treatment, the ringing in my ears was completely gone, the dizziness decreased by 75% and a multitude of other symptoms either disappeared or were greatly reduced. I look forward to continued improvement following this plan. I spent years going from doctor to doctor. Dr. Dantini is the only one in the ball park when it comes to treating fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue and Meniere's disease. Thank you Dr. Dantini and staff for helping me live a more normal life with hope for the future!

Deborah B.

Name : Tom
Date : Thursday 9 March 2006

Message : It has been almost a year since I brought my bride to see you believing she had fibromyalgia. She has not had a single pain since last April. What really amazes me is that thousands of people have not come to you for help.

Thank you!

Name : Arizona
Date : Friday 10 February 2006

Message : My pharmacist thinks you're the greatest! He couldn't stop talking about you when I went to pick up my perscriptions in November. When I walked in, he yelled, "Hey kiddo, I didn't know you had Herpes!" Well, this is a small town, and I could hear the rumor mill starting...since the pharmacy area was full of people. I yelled back, "Nope. I am positive for Epstein Barr, and this perscription is part of my treatment for fibromyalgia."

He stopped his work, came to the counter, and wanted to know about Dr. Dantini, the treatment, etc. He kept saying that everyone he knew with fibro was on morphine. I told him I preferred getting well. Then he asked, "Well, if you get cured, how are you going to advertise this doctor?" I assured him that I would ask him to make the announcements on the intercom every fifteen minutes! Everyone waiting laughed and laughed!

Later,
A.M. in Arizona

Name : Dorothy Zitzmann
Date : Saturday 31 December 2005

Message : I want to share that participating in the exercise program- Curves has been good for my fibromyalgia along with stretching and yoga.

I read that exercise is important for fibromyalgia relief, but the typical exercise centers only worsened the pain. Curves has hydro-activated machines in a circuit which means I can control the pressure of the movement to the level that doesn't end up with having more pain. Exercise at Curves three days a week has increased my ability to move without so much pain and I am able to stay fit. Also, the tiredness that comes at times with fibromyalgia happens less when I exercise.

As a former ballet dancer it means a lot to be able to move again and as a current golfer I can swing the club again without as much stiffness and pain. I do not have stock in Curves- this account is just the truth for me and it may help others.

DZ