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Question
Hi,
I am looking high and low to locate a doctor that specializes in CFS and is in NYC. While I have gone to several Dr.'s they have unsuccessfully treated the symptoms here and there but even that has not been helpful.
I live in Brooklyn, NY and need a Dr. in NYC and even better one that takes my Oxford Health Insurance.
Any help you can give would be greatly appreciated.
Since I live in California the best I can do for you is send you some websites that may be able to either answer your questions or steer you in the right direction. I will say this in all honesty....as far as I know there are no doctors who SPECIALIZE in CFIDS....just the rare few who believe in it. Good luck.
www.cfids.org
www.ncf-net.org
www.cfidsselfhelp.org
wwcoco.com/cfids/forms.html
www.cfidsers.org
www.supportalk.com/detail-1244625.html
virtualhometown.com/dfwcfids/doctor.html
www.cdc.gov/ncidod/diseases/cfs/support/supus.htm
www.healingwell.com/pages/Chronic_Fatigue_Syndrome/Organizations
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Answers by Expert:
Candy
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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