I've had chronic pain and fatigue for 6 months. Could ozone therapy be suitable for me?
The question, asked by a man aged 30 to 44
I've been dealing with body aches and constant tiredness for around 6 months, and my basic blood tests have come back normal. I've been reading about ozone therapy and wondering if it could help, but I don't want to try it without understanding whether it's actually appropriate for my situation. What kind of doctor should I see to assess my symptoms and help me understand if ozone therapy is something I should consider?
Six months of body aches and tiredness, and reports stating “normal,” can be frustrating. But it means the right things have not been tested yet. Here’s what needs to be checked.
TSH can look normal while other thyroid markers are off.
Deficiency of Vitamin D, B12, and iron, either all of a combination of these.
A low-grade inflammation or an autoimmune condition, as they cause tiredness.
The degraded quality of sleep, like sleep apnoea.
Depression can affect you with physical pain or fatigue.
Blood sugar swinging.
Ozone Therapy can help some people with fatigue and chronic pain. However, it will be effective only if the cause of the symptom is known. Diagnosis is necessary in such a case, and for that, a functional medicine physician will be able to assist in getting a complete picture of the situation and taking the right decision.
Suggested Tests
- Full thyroid panel: TSH, free T3, free T4
- Vitamin D, vitamin B12, ferritin and iron studies
- ESR, CRP and ANA, to screen for autoimmune or inflammatory causes
- Creatine kinase, to check for muscle inflammation
- Serum calcium and magnesium
- HbA1c
- Morning cortisol
- A sleep assessment
- A structured mood assessment, such as the PHQ-9
Before ozone therapy is considered:
- G6PD test, as G6PD deficiency
- Coagulation profile, to check for bleeding risk
- Pregnancy test for women of childbearing age
How Clinic Living Plus Can Help
At CLP, we will work on finding why you are in pain and tired first, then decide if ozone therapy is good for your recovery.
A full thyroid panel test, vitamins, inflammation, cortisol, and mood assessment.
Consultation with the functional medicine doctor to help connect the dots of symptoms, tests, and lifestyle.
If it’s suitable, our naturopathic doctor, Dr Sulaba, along with our nurse practitioner, will oversee the ozone therapy after safety screening, including the G6PD test.
The ozone therapy can help improve circulation, reduce oxidative stress, and support recovery.
Correct the deficiencies with IV nutrition like our Myers’ Drip. It can quickly help restore B vitamins, vitamin C, and magnesium.
Physiotherapy to help with gentle strength training to help ease the ache and build stamina.
A holistic approach around sleep, stress, and mood through our mental wellness team.
The doctor reviews and adjusts the treatment as per progress.
Ozone can be a part of the treatment, but the real changes come from what is draining the energy.
Lifestyle & Nutrition Tips
- Monitor your energy levels and keep a note of when you feel tired.
- Keep a track of your diet, physical activity, and stress and try to find out what causes your fatigue.
- Avoid forcing yourself to do any strenuous physical activities, take breaks and include rest days.
- Try to have meals that contain iron, vitamin D, and magnesium.
- Have a regular sleep schedule and pay more attention to its quality than quantity.
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