In our first episode in the Cutting Through the B.S. series we will tackle Fibromyalgia. We discuss the different causes of this very confusing conditions as well as the many different treatment options that are out there and why many of them fail. We will then further delve into what is causing the condition in many patients and treatment options we have found to work in our clinic. Enjoy.

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