What Is the Guaifenesin Protocol?
Some research does support this theory.
However, this next step is where St. Amand diverges from the rest of the medical community.
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This, he says, is what leads to underproduction of ATP.
Guaifenesin is on the market in several forms and is primarily an expectorant used to thin mucus.
It’s also used as a muscle relaxant during anesthesia.St.
Because guaifenesin is not a prescription medication, it won’t be covered by your insurance.
This protocol is experimental and neither the treatment nor the theory behind it is supported by scientific evidence.
Still, many leading FMS experts are unconvinced that this is an effective treatment option.
He says it is safe and effective even for children and doesn’t have any known drug interactions.
Salicylates are known to have multiple effects on your body.
In painkillers such as aspirin, salicylates block pain, break fevers and reduce inflammation.
However, they also make your stomach more acidic, block the formation of protective mucus and increase bleeding.
The longer you’ve had FMS, the longer he says it will take you to get to remission.
It’s called “mapping.”
That forms a basis for comparison after you’ve started the treatment.
Is The Guaifenesin Protocol Right for You?
You may want to find a practitioner familiar with the protocol and possibly have your practitioner consult with him/her.
This is a treatment regimen that takes dedication and determination.
And again, there’s no scientific evidence that it’s effective.
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