Chronic Fatigue?

[Blueaegis]

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.

[coyote]

Getting the list of DRs from the association was a great idea! Good luck and if you don't click with the first one try the next. There is bound to be one that will work with you.

By the way maybe I was dreaming that DR title between e/w medicine. I have not been able to find the title only the same thing you did...buy my supplements.

[Blueaegis]

Got an appt on Wed with a doc who is listed on the NJ Chronic Fatigue list as: Sports Medicine/internist.

[DDH]

Good for you. Please give us an update when you find something out.

[LBTC]

Yes, please keep us posted, blue! I hope you find a solution and wellness soon.

Hugs and healing butterflies,
~T~

[Flybye]

This might be ridiculously simple but it worked for me. I was exhausted all of the time and it was a combination of two things, first, asthma. I didn't have the typical symptoms. I am taking Singulair and it has made a world of difference.
Be sure to rule out allergies and asthma, they are much more common than chronic fatigue and can make you extremely exhausted b/c you aren't brining in enough oxygen to your cells.

Second, do some research on splenda and phenylalanine, the artificial sweeteners that are most typically used in diet pop and sugarfree food if you are a person that consumes them. The FDA says they are safe but I have firsthand experience and know numerous other women who quit consuming these sweeteners for a couple of weeks and felt so much better. I personally had joint aches, muscle aches, cotton mouth, gas, and an upset stomach. Within two days of quitting my consumption, I felt better.

Just a few cents worth - Cindy
PS - a wise doctor told me once to start with the most typical problems people experience and work your way out. great advice. (reminds me of Arnold Schwartzneger - It's not a tumor!)