AngelM
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i was diagnosed with CFIDS IN 2000 by an infectious disease specialist and CFS researcher who was far ahead of his time in the study and treatment of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. Unfortunately, he has now retired and there are no physicians in the area who are knowledgeable enough to treat CFIDS patients. The good news is that I have PCP who is not only willing to be educated on the illness, but will order a test done if I ask for it.
In my research I have found that scientists have discovered factors common to 99 percent of CFIDS patients. What is unclear to me is if there are lab tests available to measure these factors and, if so, how would a doctor order these tests done. Does the test have a name that is recognizable to most medical labs or is it something that can only be ordered through a specialty or forensic laboratory?
Any help would be appreciated.
In my research I have found that scientists have discovered factors common to 99 percent of CFIDS patients. What is unclear to me is if there are lab tests available to measure these factors and, if so, how would a doctor order these tests done. Does the test have a name that is recognizable to most medical labs or is it something that can only be ordered through a specialty or forensic laboratory?
Any help would be appreciated.