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I think you're right, psychosomatic is a better way to think about it. They are intrinsically linked. I also think microbiota plays a big part, which would be p

by mattmol 11y ago

I think you're right, psychosomatic is a better way to think about it. They are intrinsically linked. I also think microbiota plays a big part, which would be physical. Although apparently some research suggests the brain does have an effect on microbiota. I think from a treatment point of view the physical is often discounted far too much. I went through 6 years of lifestyle changes and before trying the thyroid meds.

cpncrunch 11y ago
There are a few ways the brain has been proven to affect the gut: stress causes increase in gut motility, and changes in bacteria. I don't think there's much evidence of the gut bacteria affecting the brain, except in the case of an ongoing infection. I'm curious which lifestyle changes you made. The changes that seem to help with CFS and low cortisol involve increasing activity, not just reducing stress.