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04/15/2007 11:53
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Hello everyone. I wanted to ask if anyone could suggest a doctor who is familiar with CFS? I live in the Louisville, Ky. area.

Thanks in advance!


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04/17/2007 08:11
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Sorry I don't live in Louisville, so this may not be helpful but in case you don't already know, the majority of doctor's are not really experienced with CFS. I have had the same battle and was referred around to rule out a couple of different disorders and when it all returned normal I was referred to a psychiatrist. I hope you don't feel offended by that, but apparently, even if you do not feel or act depressed a decrease in certain neurotransmitters is sometimes associated with CFS. Have you had all kinds of labs to rule out various disorders? If so, has a physician referred you to another specialist? Are you only wanting a homeopathic rather than an allopathic type of doctor? Have you seen a neurologist and had a sleep study? A lot of times specialist will also specialize in sleep medicine, even though they may be neuro or pulmonary, as was in my case. I know what you go through, Good luck!
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04/19/2007 13:15
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mqhernandez..Thank you for your reply. I have done a sleep study and I do have sleep apnea. Last year I had a heart attack, but I have been struggling with CFS symptoms before that. I have not seen a psychiatrist, but thank you for the suggestion. I think maybe that is an avenue to pursue. No, I'm not offended. My Primary doctor has put me on Prozac, but the CFS symptoms persist.

I did locate a doctor here in Ky. that is "suppose" to have some knowledge of CFS. If I can get an appointment to see him, I'll post the results.

Thanks again.




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