Quote Originally Posted by DDH View Post
I wish you all the luck. I have the same type of problems with my doctor not wanting to dig deep into things. I get so frustrated but I think some of mine is because I am on an HMO and that ties the doctors hands sometimes.
They have to have a reason to send you to a specialist on the HMO's.

It's a shame that we have to push so hard to get something done when we are feeling bad.
You are EXACTLY right. If its an ailment that isn't easily categorized, or requires some real investigation, its dismissed. Thankfully I'm not an HMO and can try other Dr.'s. I've contacted the NJ Chronic Fatigue Association and asked for a list of physicians. It very well may not be Chronic Fatigue, but at least one of these Dr.'s can tell me that.

By the way, today is the first day I feel OK. It's like a fog has lifted over my head. I didn't realize what it feels like feel good.

With the response I've received with this post, its obvious that these symptoms are very common and not being adequately addressed.