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Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/Questions Answered by Expert Suzan Jackson
| Subject | Date Asked |
| Possible | 8/31/2011 |
| 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 |
| 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, ... | |
| Dysautonomia | 2/21/2011 |
| 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 |
| 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. ... | |
| Fatigue!!! | 12/16/2010 |
| 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 ... | |
| Recovery? | 9/27/2010 |
| 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 ... | |
| Chronic Fatigue Syndrome | 7/30/2010 |
| 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 ... | |
| Need advice | 3/26/2010 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 ... | |
| CFS | 1/13/2010 |
| 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 ... | |
| Chronic Fatigue | 12/7/2009 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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? | 10/13/2009 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 ... | |
| CFD and Vitamin deficiency | 7/17/2009 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 ... | |
| Fibro | 3/20/2009 |
| Q: Have you tried Dr. Lerner's anti-viral treatment? Viewing his site I did not see how to get it ... A: I'm sorry you've been through so much, both with your health and with the hurricane. I don't have ... | |
| CFS | 2/3/2009 |
| Q: I'm not sure if I really have this disease, I might just be paranoid. I am always tired though, at ... A: I'm sorry you're going through such a rough time. Based on what you've described, it is possible ... | |
| sore throat | 12/15/2008 |
| Q: I heard that a sore throat was a common symptom of CFS. I was wondering if this sore throat comes ... A: Yes, sore throat and swollen glands are symptoms of CFS, but there are typically many other symptoms ... | |
| CFS/ME | 9/20/2008 |
| Q: I have been diagnosed with CFS/ME since May this year, but have been unwell since Feb 2007. I am 16 ... A: I am so sorry to hear that you're going through such a difficult time. I have had CFS for 6 years, ... | |
| Tiredeness and aches and pains | 7/23/2008 |
| Q: I don't know if I have asked my question in the right place, but would like any advice, or even who ... A: I'm glad to hear my suggestions and resources were helpful to you. Hopefully, you'll get some good ... | |
| Tiredeness and aches and pains | 7/17/2008 |
| Q: I don't know if I have asked my question in the right place, but would like any advice, or even who ... A: I'm sorry to hear you're suffering so much and have been unable to find effective treatments yet. ... | |
| tiredness/headaches | 4/30/2008 |
| Q: For about 12 months now I have suffered from constant tiredness and recently (in the last 3 months ... A: I'm sorry you're going through such a rough time. Based on what you've described, it is possible ... | |
| CFIDS and Beyond | 4/19/2008 |
| Q: I was diagnosed in 1987 with CFS this came after an extreme virus bout. I have since developed ... A: Mary - I'm sorry to hear you're having such a rough time. I don't know how much I can help you ... | |
| Need a new CFS/FM Doctor | 3/5/2008 |
| Q: Susan, I'm sorry to read about all the trials you have with your health and that of your children ... A: How wonderful that you were able to see Dr. Lapp for awhile. I've heard he's excellent, and I've ... | |
| don't know where to turn | 12/21/2007 |
| Q: I am 20 years old and I have had CFIDS since birth. I was diagnosed with chronic mononucleosis at ... A: Lindsay - Thanks for writing. It's amazing that your Mom's name is also Susan Jackson and that ... | |
| meds and docyors | 11/7/2007 |
| Q: Suzan: 1) I have had ME/CFS for 8 years and have been debilitaded for 6 of those years. I am on ... A: Leah - I'm glad my response was helpful to you. I'm in bad shape myself today - not sure what ... | |
| meds and docyors | 11/3/2007 |
| Q: Suzan: 1) I have had ME/CFS for 8 years and have been debilitaded for 6 of those years. I am on ... A: Sorry for the delay - I haven't been feeling well the past couple of days. Sorry to hear you've ... | |
| cfs | 9/6/2007 |
| Q: Are there any doctors you can recommend? I have had this condition for 15 years, but not as bad as ... A: Renee - You don't mention where you live. If you can tell me the state or region you live in, I ... | |
| CFS and Anti-Viral treatment | 5/25/2007 |
| Q: Suzan: I've read through Dr. Teitelbaums book and found info on a physician named Dr. A. ... A: I'm also taking Valtrex right now for CFS. I've been on 500 mg per day for 6 weeks. I felt a ... | |
| CFS and joint pain | 5/7/2007 |
| Q: I have been "recovering" from CFS/FM for about 7-8 years now. My health has been steadily ... A: Maria - Sorry for the delay in responding to you. As I'm sure you know, life with CFS is ... | |
| MS, CFS, EBV | 4/24/2007 |
| Q: I am 44 years old and was just diagnosed positive with EVB with symptoms of sore throat, ... A: Connie - I'm sorry to hear that you've been so ill. Recurring sore throat, swollen glands, and ... | |
| CFS? | 4/21/2007 |
| Q: I am not sure if I have Chronic Fatigue Syndrome but maybe you can help me. Due to a very rough ... A: I'm sorry to hear you've been suffering so much. I wish I could help you, but I don't know anything ... | |
| Meds or supplements for chronic fatigue | 4/4/2007 |
| Q: Suzan, Do you know of any medications or supplements that can be helpful for chronic fatigue? So ... A: Miriam - Thanks for the extra information. For myself and both of my sons (they're ages 9 and 12 ... | |
| Meds or supplements for chronic fatigue | 4/1/2007 |
| Q: Suzan, Do you know of any medications or supplements that can be helpful for chronic fatigue? So ... A: It is difficult for me to recommend any medications without knowing more about your illness. You ... | |
| epstein Barr-chronic fatigue | 9/25/2006 |
| Q: My husband was diagnosed with both chronic fatigue and epstein barr last august-since then there has ... A: I'm sorry that you and your husband are going through such a difficult time. Chronic Fatigue ... | |
| my daughter is suffering from cfids please answer | 9/14/2006 |
| Q: this is the second bout of cfs she has had and she is 14! last year she almost flunked out of 8th ... A: I completely understand what you're going through. I have CFIDS and so does my 12-year old son, ... | |
| question re CFS (ME) | 7/18/2006 |
| Q: i have suffered with ME since i was 14. Im now 28 but over the past 18mths i have been vomiting and ... A: I'm so sorry that you're going through such a difficult time. This disease can do crazy things to ... | |
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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