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https://www.statnews.com/2016/09/21/chronic-fatigue-syndrome-pace-trial/
Out of pure chance someone I follow on twitter shared it. Interesting for me as I am as yet undiagnosed but have just been referred to a clinic which does CBT.
My doc gave me two choices of neurologist or clinical psychologist/psychiatrist. I was pretty confused as to why she was recommending the latter. I opted for neurologist but for some reason she ignored that and went for the clinical psychologist/CBT route. Bit annoyed about this really but very unsure as to which one to go for anyway. The CBT clinic has sent me a letter saying they need some blood/urine tests done first. I am wondering what those tests will be and whether they are of any use. i.e. will they be standard tests like thyroid checks I have done already. Or will they be looking for infections which I haven't had done.
I was thinking the neurologist would be the sensible path but then I think maybe they would just confirm my leg twitching is not related to something more serious like MS or ALS and that it is (as I suspect) 'only' fasciculation syndrome (and so it wouldn't really get me anywhere).
Always find it confusing and frustrating when doctors/therapists give me options. As if I know what each involves and what would be most useful.
Out of pure chance someone I follow on twitter shared it. Interesting for me as I am as yet undiagnosed but have just been referred to a clinic which does CBT.
My doc gave me two choices of neurologist or clinical psychologist/psychiatrist. I was pretty confused as to why she was recommending the latter. I opted for neurologist but for some reason she ignored that and went for the clinical psychologist/CBT route. Bit annoyed about this really but very unsure as to which one to go for anyway. The CBT clinic has sent me a letter saying they need some blood/urine tests done first. I am wondering what those tests will be and whether they are of any use. i.e. will they be standard tests like thyroid checks I have done already. Or will they be looking for infections which I haven't had done.
I was thinking the neurologist would be the sensible path but then I think maybe they would just confirm my leg twitching is not related to something more serious like MS or ALS and that it is (as I suspect) 'only' fasciculation syndrome (and so it wouldn't really get me anywhere).
Always find it confusing and frustrating when doctors/therapists give me options. As if I know what each involves and what would be most useful.