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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| cfs glands | 9/7/2011 | Candy |
| Q: I am trying to figure out if I have cfs cause I have most the symptoms- always tired flu like ... A: Yes. That is one of the wonderful games CFIDS plays with our bodies. The only thing that is ... | ||
| possible cfs | 9/2/2011 | Candy |
| Q: i have been having some cfs symptoms for a year and. half now, but basically all i have is fatigue ... A: While debilitating fatigue is the hallmark of chronic fatigue syndrome (CFIDS), a feeling of ... | ||
| Possible | 8/31/2011 | Suzan Jackson |
| Q: I am 19 and for the last year and a half I have been dealing with the same symptoms, I used to be a ... A: I'm sorry to hear you have been struggling so much recently. Sorry for the delay in getting back to ... | ||
| Do you think I could have CFS? | 8/4/2011 | Suzan Jackson |
| Q: I am a 22 year old female, and for the past few months I've had some disturbing symptoms... I am ... A: Sorry for the delay in getting back to you. With my kids at home during the day in the summertime, ... | ||
| chronic ebv | 4/22/2011 | Candy |
| Q: I have had mono twice in the past 3 yrs. After the last bout did not subside, and a million tests ... A: First I am going to give you a list of Natural Remedies that have helped me. Vitamins and Minerals ... | ||
| Dysautonomia | 2/21/2011 | Suzan Jackson |
| Q: Hey I was wondering if there has been any breakthroughs finding a cure for dysautonomia? A: Sorry for the delay in getting back to you - my computer was out of commission for a few days. No, ... | ||
| Diahrea,Tired, & Frequent Urination. | 2/18/2011 | Suzan Jackson |
| Q: I'm 37 & for the last month, I've been having diahrea, have been real tired, & have been urinating ? A: It sounds like you need to go see a doctor - you may have some sort of gastro-intestinal problem. ... | ||
| Symptoms | 1/3/2011 | Candy |
| Q: im 18, in good health, about 5 months ago i came down with mono, i was sick bad for about 3 months, ... A: There is a theory....and it is still just that...that Mono might be a precursor to the Epstein Barr ... | ||
| Fatigue!!! | 12/16/2010 | Suzan Jackson |
| Q: I'll try to keep it short as possible but I'd like you to know that I will be informing you on ... A: First, I need to be clear about my expertise. I am not an expert in all causes of fatigue but only ... | ||
| CFIDS | 12/14/2010 | Candy |
| Q: I also have another condition called ITP it is associated with low platelets and like everything ... A: Unfortunately I don't know what ITP is so I can't answer that part of your question. But here are a ... | ||
| chronic fatigue | 12/4/2010 | Candy |
| Q: I have a question. I dont know if i have chronic fatigue syndrome. some people say thre isnt such a ... A: Most of the CFIDS sufferers that I have talked to are seeing either an Internist (physician who ... | ||
| chronic fatigue | 12/2/2010 | Candy |
| Q: I have a question. I dont know if i have chronic fatigue syndrome. some people say thre isnt such a ... A: First I am going to give you a list of Natural Remedies that have helped me. Vitamins and Minerals ... | ||
| Recovery? | 9/27/2010 | Suzan Jackson |
| Q: I was ill with CFS for 4 years, but for the last year or so have had no symptoms, and have ... A: Jess - Sorry for the delay in getting back to you. Your question is a very difficult one, and I ... | ||
| Recommend getting a MRI scan? | 8/26/2010 | Candy |
| Q: I've had fatigue, muscle stiffness, and trouble falling asleep, staying asleep, and going back to ... A: If you have CFIDS an MRI won't show anything. Physicians make the initial diagnosis of CFIDS from ... | ||
| CFS | 8/10/2010 | Candy |
| Q: my sister was diagnosed with CFS by her primary care physician, she was put on disability from her ... A: First of all you need to get an attorney. when I was diagnosed and told to apply for Social ... | ||
| Chronic Fatigue Syndrome | 7/30/2010 | Suzan Jackson |
| Q: I appreciate and advice you can give me. I have had Chronic Fatigue for so many years I think it has ... A: Sorry for the delay in getting back to you. I haven't been feeling well and had a very busy ... | ||
| Chronic Colds/fatigue | 4/13/2010 | Candy |
| Q: I am just wondering if my symptoms are similar to what you would see in chronic fatigue, as I have ... A: While debilitating fatigue is the hallmark of chronic fatigue syndrome (CFIDS), a feeling of ... | ||
| cebv | 4/8/2010 | Candy |
| Q: My husband has suffered from symptoms such as swollen lymphnodes, sore throat,fatigue, and the list ... A: While debilitating fatigue is the hallmark of chronic fatigue syndrome (CFIDS), a feeling of ... | ||
| Need advice | 3/26/2010 | Suzan Jackson |
| Q: i was diagnized with hypothyroidism 10yrs back(then my age is 19).I took synthroid for 9mon.After my ... A: I will try to answer your questions, but I am not an expert on either hypothyroidism or panic ... | ||
| florinef | 1/26/2010 | Suzan Jackson |
| Q: I am 34 and for the past 15 or so years I have suffered from chronic tiredness, feeling really ... A: Jade - No, I had never seen that website before. That's an interesting experience - different ... | ||
| florinef | 1/26/2010 | Suzan Jackson |
| Q: I am 34 and for the past 15 or so years I have suffered from chronic tiredness, feeling really ... A: I feel very uncomfortable offering you any advice since I know nothing at all about this particular ... | ||
| florinef | 1/25/2010 | Suzan Jackson |
| Q: I am 34 and for the past 15 or so years I have suffered from chronic tiredness, feeling really ... A: I'm sorry you've had such a rough time. Let me see if I understand your situation...you've been ... | ||
| fatague | 1/23/2010 | Candy |
| Q: a few years ago i was admitted to hospital with what was thought hepatitis. then my white bloods ... A: The only way to tell is to ask your doctor to run an Epstein Barr test on you. If it comes back ... | ||
| CFS | 1/13/2010 | Suzan Jackson |
| Q: I am 30 years old with CFS. What diet plan (nutritional supplements) should I try or use to gain ... A: Although diet and nutrition are always important, these things alone don't make much of a difference ... | ||
| CFS and SS disability benefits | 1/6/2010 | Candy |
| Q: How in the world do you get started to get social security disability benefits? I've contacted 2 ... A: Applying for Social Security Disability based on CFIDS or Fibromyalgia alone can be an ordeal in ... | ||
| Always low on energy | 12/28/2009 | Candy |
| Q: I've tried everything to be more awake, (coffee etc.) I excercise etc. I have a lot of health ... A: While debilitating fatigue is the hallmark of chronic fatigue syndrome (CFIDS), a feeling of ... | ||
| Chronic Fatigue | 12/7/2009 | Candy |
| Q: I am hoping to get information relating to whether or not Chronic Fatigue is a ‘real’ illness. I am ... A: CFIDS (Chronic Fatigue Immune Dysfunction Syndrome) is DEFINITELY a very real illness. While ... | ||
| Chronic Fatigue | 12/7/2009 | Suzan Jackson |
| Q: I am hoping to get information relating to whether or not Chronic Fatigue is a ‘real’ illness. I am ... A: Unfortunately, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) has been the source of controversy for decades, but I ... | ||
| excercise | 10/27/2009 | Suzan Jackson |
| Q: I have CFS and by the end of the day or the work week, I am too tired to exercise. Should I push ... A: Deborah - First, I'd like to apologize for the delay in getting back to you. I've been severely ... | ||
| cfs/bp/or neuro? | 10/16/2009 | Suzan Jackson |
| Q: I am a mom with a new baby and 4 yr old. I am exhausted, but have been ill for 2 weeks. I had a ... A: I apologize for not getting back to you sooner. I've been very, very ill myself for weeks and ... | ||
| CFS but maybe not | 10/15/2009 | Candy |
| Q: Candy, Forgive me if this entry is long, but this is my story. I'm a 23 year old male and all my ... A: First I am going to give you a list of Natural Remedies that have helped me. Vitamins and Minerals ... | ||
| Possible CFS? | 10/13/2009 | Candy |
| Q: my name is Genna and I was just browsing allexperts and I saw this Chronic Fatigue Syndrome page. I ... A: While debilitating fatigue is the hallmark of chronic fatigue syndrome (CFIDS), a feeling of ... | ||
| CFS? | 10/13/2009 | Suzan Jackson |
| Q: my name is Genna and I was just browsing allexperts and I saw this Chronic Fatigue Syndrome page. I ... A: I'm not really an expert on pain, but I'll do my best to answer your questions. I've had CFS for 7 ... | ||
| Symptoms | 9/23/2009 | Suzan Jackson |
| Q: I've had M.E/CFS for about 4 years; however in the last year or so I've been getting a lot better. ... A: First, I'd like to apologize for the long delay in responding to you. I've been in a very bad crash ... | ||
| CF | 9/23/2009 | Suzan Jackson |
| Q: I'm seriously so tired during my waking hours that every second feels like a constant struggle ... A: First, I'd like to apologize for the long delay in responding to you. I've been very sick this past ... | ||
| CF | 9/23/2009 | Candy |
| Q: I'm seriously so tired during my waking hours that every second feels like a constant struggle ... A: In order to determine if you have CFIDS you need your doctor to run a blood test for the Epstein ... | ||
| Leg weakness, fatigue | 9/13/2009 | Candy |
| Q: My mother has had increased leg weakness during the past year in spite of regular exercising to ... A: You need to have her doctor run an Epstein Barr blood test. If it comes back positive then she's ... | ||
| CFD and Vitamin deficiency | 7/17/2009 | Suzan Jackson |
| Q: This may not be exactly in your line of expertise, but I'm seeking an answer, and hopefully you'll ... A: I apologize for the delay - we were on vacation, and, with my kids home from school for the summer, ... | ||
| Fatigueness that disables me. | 7/16/2009 | Suzan Jackson |
| Q: What kinds of medicine do doctors prescribe for CFS patients and for what dose in the USA (and if ... A: I apologize for the delay in responding to your question - we just got back from vacation, and with ... | ||
| I'm like a zombie these days along with everything else I'm experiencing | 6/5/2009 | Suzan Jackson |
| Q: I'm posting in multiple categories because I'm unsure of who to ask. There's a lot to read but its ... A: I'm sorry to hear you've been through such a difficult time recently. I have had CFS (Chronic ... | ||
Suzan Jackson
Top Expert on this page
Expertise
I have had CFS since March 2002. My 14-year old son and 10-year old son also has CFS. I have a scientific background (chemical engineering) and have read and researched extensively to try to help myself and my sons to improve our symptoms, with some success. I`ve also conferred with some of the top CFS doctors in the U.S. I have a lot of hard-won experience working with school systems to get appropriate support for my sons. This is a very debilitating and isolating illness, and I would be glad to help anyone else who is struggling with CFS themselves or with a family member. You can read about our experiences in learning to live with CFS at my blog: www.livewithcfs.blogspot.com.
Experience
Have had CFS/CFIDS since 2002.
Two young sons have CFS/CFIDS.
Organizations
CFIDS Association of America
Various listserves that provide up-to-date information on CFS research.
Publications
www.livewithcfs.blogspot.com
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