RestingInHim
Realist
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- 159
- Location
- Riverside, CA, USA
i've decided to begin a new quest to find help. since i've been ill (1993), i've seen internists, an allergist, a neurologist, 2 rheumatologists, and 3 different physical therapists.
the allergist diagnosed me, but all his testing and strict diet did no good, but he did put me on ambien which, for a long time, gave great help to my sleeping, after which i improved.
the rheumatologists were useless.
the neurologist, who didn't believe in CFS, tested me for peripheral neuropathy, which i have. the ellavil he put me on only gave very temporary relief.
the physical therapists were great....but also only provided temporary relief...and one, increased fatigue, due to graduated exercise.
the internists have given me the greatest help (Thank God!)...through medications and suggestions of stretching/yoga. tho i'm not able to do much "on land", the pool is my best friend. unfortunately, we're moving into non-pool weather again.
i believe it's time for me to seek more involved testing...so i'm asking for your help re: 3 things:
1) what kind of specialists should i see?
2) what kind of tests should i seek, i.e. blood; brain; hormones; ??????
3) what doctors do you know in the Riverside, CA, USA area (Los Angeles/San Diego/Orange County) that take insurance who might help me? (Loma Linda University Medical Center is where i receive most of my medical right now.)
as some of you may have noticed, i only seem to hit the forums when i'm knocked down. part of my problem...i do too much when i'm feeling better. when i come back...i am so overwhelmed by all the info. i'm grateful to Cort for simplifying the information on the website. part of my frustration has also been computer failures. ugh!
don't mean to whine, really....just looking for help. i know i've come to the right place.
thank you in advance!!!
resting in Him...still...yet a bit anxious at the moment. (not sure that's possible)
the allergist diagnosed me, but all his testing and strict diet did no good, but he did put me on ambien which, for a long time, gave great help to my sleeping, after which i improved.
the rheumatologists were useless.
the neurologist, who didn't believe in CFS, tested me for peripheral neuropathy, which i have. the ellavil he put me on only gave very temporary relief.
the physical therapists were great....but also only provided temporary relief...and one, increased fatigue, due to graduated exercise.
the internists have given me the greatest help (Thank God!)...through medications and suggestions of stretching/yoga. tho i'm not able to do much "on land", the pool is my best friend. unfortunately, we're moving into non-pool weather again.
i believe it's time for me to seek more involved testing...so i'm asking for your help re: 3 things:
1) what kind of specialists should i see?
2) what kind of tests should i seek, i.e. blood; brain; hormones; ??????
3) what doctors do you know in the Riverside, CA, USA area (Los Angeles/San Diego/Orange County) that take insurance who might help me? (Loma Linda University Medical Center is where i receive most of my medical right now.)
as some of you may have noticed, i only seem to hit the forums when i'm knocked down. part of my problem...i do too much when i'm feeling better. when i come back...i am so overwhelmed by all the info. i'm grateful to Cort for simplifying the information on the website. part of my frustration has also been computer failures. ugh!
don't mean to whine, really....just looking for help. i know i've come to the right place.
thank you in advance!!!
resting in Him...still...yet a bit anxious at the moment. (not sure that's possible)