Avindra Nath

Dr. Avindra Nath, a renowned neurologist and clinical director at the NIH, joins to discuss chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) and its relationships with fibromyalgia. He shares insights from his extensive research, including the challenges of accurate diagnosis and the criteria for distinguishing both conditions. The conversation addresses common misconceptions and emphasizes the importance of rigorous patient selection in studies. Dr. Nath also touches on personal experiences and the emotional toll of living with these invisible illnesses, shedding light on their complexities.

Experts in infectious and post-infectious neurology discuss topics like HSV encephalitis in autoimmune patients, GBS post-COVID infection, neurologic diagnoses after COVID-19 vs. Influenza, and post-infectious myalgic encephalomyelitis. They explore risk factors, vaccine importance, trends in GBS incidents, impact of COVID-19 on neurologic healthcare, and treatments for post-exertional fatigue.

Dr. Avindra Nath discusses post-infectious myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome, highlighting nomenclature, symptoms (post-exertional malaise, cognitive impairments, pain), challenges in diagnosis, B-cell processes, innate immune response, effort preference, altered immunology, treatment options (checkpoint inhibitors, immunosuppressants), and managing symptoms with trust-building and long-term follow-ups.