Case Study: Autoimmunity and Pain

A 35-year-old woman presented with Hashimoto’s postural tachycardia syndrome and Fibromyalgia. She was currently on multiple medications and supplements to manage her symptoms. However, she had recently experienced a flare in her symptoms which presented as aching muscles and joints. This flare-up greatly inhibited her ability to exercise or sleep due to pain and was further affecting her moods.
Treatment

The patient was prescribed the following to reduce her pain levels:

PEA

• 700mg twice a day
• The patient took this directly on her tongue or in food as the compound is fat-soluble.

Outcome

The patient experienced a decrease in her myalgia related joint pain after a few days of supplementation, with the pain completely disappearing after three weeks. The patient also experienced a decrease in her brain fog and experienced an uplift in her moods as well.

She is currently able to complete 10km bush walks, jump on trampolines and complete HITT workouts without an issue.

The patient plans on continuing PEA for at least 3 months.

S QLD / N NSW Area Manager

Jessica Morland

Jess is a qualified Nutritionist with a Bachelor of Health Science in Nutritional Medicine. She believes that there is no one size fits all approach and is passionate about educating, inspiring and supporting clients and practitioners with a customised approach to healthcare. Specialties include preconception, pregnancy, post-natal and infant care. 

Jess is excited to build relationships, educate and share her knowledge with both retail and practitioners in South Queensland and Northern NSW.

Lauren Matich, BHSc (Nat.)

Lauren Matich

BHSc (Nat.)

Lauren is an NHAA accredited Clinical Naturopath with a Bachelor of Health Science. She is incredibly passionate about natural health and educating clients on the foundational importance of nutrition, lifestyle and stress management and believes complimenting these building blocks with nutraceutical support and functional testing often holds the key to optimal health and vitality. Lauren looks forward to supporting practitioners and clients in these key areas.

Specialties include supporting thyroid health, digestive disorders and mental health.