Andielyn
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Hi all:
I searched the previous discussions and didn't see anything new so my apologies if this has been addressed before and often.
I have not been diagnosed but have many of the symptoms of CFS/ME and at the point I want to seek an evaluation by a CFS/ME specialist. From my initial poking around it doesn't look like there are many. I am willing to travel, but would prefer someone within a day's drive and also one that accepts insurance. Have to say I am quite shocked it is so hard to find a true blue CFS/ME specialist.
Alternately, the question would be, what specialty does this usually fall under? Rheumatology? Also it seems like CFS/ME is clumped together with fibromyalgia. I don't suspect I have fibromyalgia (although I do have intermittent pain, but not matching the characteristics of fibro.)
If I have CFS I suspect it was triggered by a viral onset so I am particularly looking at someone whose diagnosis and treatment includes looking at viral titers, etc.
Thanks for any help or experiences you might share. ~Andielyn
I searched the previous discussions and didn't see anything new so my apologies if this has been addressed before and often.
I have not been diagnosed but have many of the symptoms of CFS/ME and at the point I want to seek an evaluation by a CFS/ME specialist. From my initial poking around it doesn't look like there are many. I am willing to travel, but would prefer someone within a day's drive and also one that accepts insurance. Have to say I am quite shocked it is so hard to find a true blue CFS/ME specialist.
Alternately, the question would be, what specialty does this usually fall under? Rheumatology? Also it seems like CFS/ME is clumped together with fibromyalgia. I don't suspect I have fibromyalgia (although I do have intermittent pain, but not matching the characteristics of fibro.)
If I have CFS I suspect it was triggered by a viral onset so I am particularly looking at someone whose diagnosis and treatment includes looking at viral titers, etc.
Thanks for any help or experiences you might share. ~Andielyn