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hi, a few years ago i was admitted to hospital with what was thought hepatitis. then my white bloods cells attacked my immune system leaving it low. my doctor did tests for auto-immune hepatitis but the test came back clear,then gradually my liver problem disappeared.
for the past 6months i have been back an forth from the doctors about me feeling extremely tired an weak!! sleeping does not help and i get the flu all the time or sore throats. could this be because my immune system is low? could it actually be an auto immune problem? or could it be chronic fatigue syndrome?
i have had thyroid and diabetes test done which came back clear!! also currently waiting on results for celiac disease although your opinions would be very welcome. I am just fed up feeling tired and weak constantly!!
The only way to tell is to ask your doctor to run an Epstein Barr test on you. If it comes back positive chances are fairly good that you have CFIDS. If it does come back positive there are some natural remedies that are helpful so let me know and I will give you a list of some of the things that have helped me. Keep me posted.
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Expertise
I was diagnosed (finally) with CFIDS (Chronic Fatigue Immune Disfunction Syndrome) in 1993. I am currently in "remission" (for whatever that`s worth). I have experienced the full range of emotions that go along with this disease and will be glad to "listen" to anyone who needs to vent their fears, confusion, frustrations, anger...(it helps). I can share what worked for me and what others have shared that worked for them. I can steer you in directions of help (ie: Social Security Disability claims, natural remedies, support groups, etc.). You are not alone.
Experience
Since my diagnosis, I have done a lot of research on the illness. I started the first support group in my area and organized "training" for physicians, nurses and care givers who believed in this disease and wanted to treat their patients that suffered . (It helped that I had been a Paramedic for 10 years before getting sick and had some medical knowledge.)
Organizations
National CFIDS Association, American Association of Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics
Education/Credentials
Emergency Medical Technician II, Emergency Intensive Care Paramedic
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