Dr Charles Forsyth - functional prac... 
FranzFan
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Hi guys,
I'm a UK-based member of curezone. I have a complex range of issues including candida overgrowth, adrenal fatigue, low thyroid function and suspected heavy metals overload. Just one of those cases we often see on curezone which is so multi-faceted that I don't know what I should focus on first, or what is the 'root cause'.
I have been looking for a trustworthy functional practitioner for a while. Based on a few reviews, I am interested in seeing Dr Charles Forsyth. He is a UK-based GP, but with extensive experience in functional medicine + homeopathy, and seems to specialise in dealing with complex cases. I just wondered if anyone has any thoughts on the guy that could help me learn if he could help me or not? I'm certainly hopeful based on what I've read, and the reviews I have had, but he is very expensive so I would like to have a few more opinions if I can..
Thank you to anyone who can help advise
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- Re: Dr Charles Forsyth - functional ... MrCuddly
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MoreThis is a reply to # 2,033,594You may never know the root cause, or may only find out after you've peeled back the onion a bit knocking problems of your list. But who cares, as long as you get back to normal?
Iodine and mineral supplementation can help with low thyroid, adrenals (some would even argue heavy metal detox). Colon cleansing helps with a variety of symptoms too that could hold you back no matter what else you're doing right.
Of course diet is the big variable "let your medicine be your food and your food be your medicine". Juicing, more raw foods and superfoods in your diet, less processed foods, etc.
Personally I would start immediately with:
1) Iodine mineral supplementation to get your thyroid function back to normal - 2) detox with a colon cleanse
3) a super foods and nutrient dense diet.
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- Re: Dr Charles Forsyth - functional ... 155216
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This is a reply to # 2,033,594Hiya, im UK too mate...
A friend of a friend was treated by this guy...he was early stage 3AF, at exhaustion stage...the doc got him back to cycling 20 miles a week in about two months. So definitely worth a look at, especially if you know you have multiple areas that need attention and your not in a daily crash cycle like most of us are.
ive been thinking the same about giving him a go...just tread carefully, I was literally destroyed by a 'specialist' in this area and paid around $6000 for it...- Re: Dr Charles Forsyth - functional ... dave505
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This is a reply to # 2,033,864Two years ago
when I still got some money I wanted to go seeing him but for me was way too expensive. He,s maybe good but also expensive. My experiences with some of UK "functional" doctors were positive but incomplete either by lack of real knowledge either by selling products approach before patient real needs.
They are putting financial interest first.
They started treating candida as the cause selling a lot of supps without attacking the real problem.
I,ve also heard he's different but you'll see finally. Good luck
Dave- Re: Dr Charles Forsyth - functional ... FranzFan
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This is a reply to # 2,033,874This sounds quite positive. Thanks for the responses all; any more would of course also be appreciated.
- Re: Dr Charles Forsyth - functional ... FranzFan
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- Re: Dr Charles Forsyth - functional ... dave505
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- Re: Dr Charles Forsyth - functional ... moofqueen
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This is a reply to # 2,033,594Thanks for letting me know how you get on if you go see him. I desperately need to see someone like him, but like you, don't have much money.
Alexa - Re: Dr Charles Forsyth - functional ... agapanthus
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This is a reply to # 2,033,594Hi - not sure if you are still looking for responses here. I went to see Dr Forsyth just 2 days ago. The person who recommended him to me said he had helped her more than any other person. We both suffer from a variety of issues, with the label ME/CFS though I also have diagnosed hypothyroidism.
I am waiting now for a report on my appointment, but I am very happy so far with the way things went.
Yes, it's a lot of money for sure, but then all private medicine is unfortunately, and if you have tests then that is more on top. It's very tough in the UK as many of the tests needed are not done on the NHS.- Re: Dr Charles Forsyth - functional ... dave505
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This is a reply to # 2,054,929Well good for you!
Hope in good results for you keep us informed about the progress.
I'm not trying being rude believe me don't take it personal
put it this way: you could be in a eastern Europe country, where your salary could barely cover the cost of 2 meetings with a functional/naturopathic doctor(no other money left for your monthly living) where the health system is not even half of the NHS, where no tests like this are available and even CFS/ME is a Science fiction diagnostic and everything including a gut infection "is in your head" and you can't afford neither the simple NHS tests in terms of money.
just be glad you have this chance to be able to pay for and to have a proper doctor for. Really hope you'll find a cure I know how hard is having CFS
- Re: Dr Charles Forsyth - functional ... agapanthus
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This is a reply to # 2,054,934Thanks Dave.
That is indeed true. I am very lucky to be able to afford to see Dr Forsyth, and only in my case because someone has given me some money as a gift to pay for it.
I have now had a whole range of blood tests done, and they have revealed some interesting things which I am waiting to discuss with Dr F in June. He has already sent me some useful sheets that relate to the findings.
I think it's helpful to have something to go on now, as I have been ill for 7 years, and some of the symptoms have got worse during that time, especially my stomach pain.
I will try and update when I can on this thread.
- Re: Dr Charles Forsyth - functional ... agapanthus
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- Re: Dr Charles Forsyth - functional ... dave505
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- Re: Dr Charles Forsyth - functional ... kikkicakes
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This is a reply to # 2,033,594Hi,
Did you ever see Dr Forsyth i wonder?
I am in a very similar situation to you when you posted your message. And i am desperate for help.
Would be interested to hear more from you if you are still on this board.
Many thanks
- Re: Dr Charles Forsyth - functional ... MrCuddly
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