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Originally Posted by Misshalfway
Does anyone know anything about Chronic Fatigue and what things help to manage it or to make it better?
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Hi Miss,
I am disabled, and one of the reasons is Chronic Fatigue Disorder. It has destroyed my life, that is how debiliating it is.
Have you talked to your doctor yet? I'll be honest, so few doctors understand it, s/he might not be able to help you.
There is a doctor in Salt Lake City who only treats CFS, and fibromyalia, or any other chronic fatigue/pain issues. She is well-known in the field, and speaks at many international conferences. Unfortunately, she has a six month waiting list.
First, you need to find out what is causing the fatigue, which is an incredibly difficult thing to do. Then you need to find a doctor who knows what chronic fatigue is, because if she doesn't, she is more likely to dismiss it.
I'm not sure where you live, but there are doctors acros the country who do treat it. I'm afraid not all of them are as up-to-date in the newest research, treatments, but sometimes if you point it out to them, they are more than willing to listen.
Do you have body pains along with your fatigue? Do you ever feel like you have the flu?
Elphaba