CFS diagnosis, at least in the UK, is usually by excluding other things, such as hypothyroidism and some viruses. The Synacthen test isn't used for it AFAIK.
Whether or not one can get welfare benefits doesn't depend on the specific illness, but on the degree and types of disability/incapacity that the assessors believe you have.
How do we manage? On the whole, with a lot of difficulty. If you want more detail have a look in this sub-forum.
Some people tragically don't manage.
Whether or not one can get welfare benefits doesn't depend on the specific illness, but on the degree and types of disability/incapacity that the assessors believe you have.
How do we manage? On the whole, with a lot of difficulty. If you want more detail have a look in this sub-forum.
Some people tragically don't manage.
It puts my being angry I can't run properly into perspective!!!