[dreambeliever128]

I was diagnosed with CFS, CPS, when I went to Denver to be diagnosed with TOS. I didn't like these Drs. but they knew enough to be able to diagnose them all without me asking if I had them. This was around 98.
I was diagnosed with Fibro around 2003 and RSD around 2000.

What I wanted to ask is if your CFS was worse in the summer due to the heat?

I also wanted to ask if anyone keeps a runny nose? I have had an allergy shot this year and on 4 different allergy meds but nothing stops my runny nose.

I am pretty much in remission of everything except the CFS in the summer months. I have a very good Dr., have had him for 17 years so I have been lucky to get the help I need to deal with all of these.

I just can't get rid of this runny nose.

Thanks for any help.

Ada

[Peter B]

Originally Posted by dreambeliever128

I was diagnosed with CFS, CPS, when I went to Denver to be diagnosed with TOS. I didn't like these Drs. but they knew enough to be able to diagnose them all without me asking if I had them. This was around 98.
I was diagnosed with Fibro around 2003 and RSD around 2000.

What I wanted to ask is if your CFS was worse in the summer due to the heat?

I also wanted to ask if anyone keeps a runny nose? I have had an allergy shot this year and on 4 different allergy meds but nothing stops my runny nose.

I am pretty much in remission of everything except the CFS in the summer months. I have a very good Dr., have had him for 17 years so I have been lucky to get the help I need to deal with all of these.

I just can't get rid of this runny nose.

Thanks for any help.

Ada

Hi Ada, sorry to hear of your illness, and hope I can be of some help. First of all, read this quote:

"The fact that a person qualifies for a diagnosis of CFS (a) does not mean that the patient has Myalgic Encephalomyelitis, and (b) does not mean that the patient has any other distinct and specific illness named ‘CFS.’ A diagnosis of CFS – based on any of the CFS definitions – can only ever be a wastebasket diagnosis, in other words, a misdiagnosis. Despite popular opinion, M.E. and CFS are not synonymous terms. All a diagnosis of ‘CFS’ actually means is that the patient has a gradual onset fatigue syndrome which is usually due to a missed major disease."

Taken from this site:
http://www.ahummingbirdsguide.com/

So what this is saying that you need to find a good doctor who knows something about these terms and get a proper diagnosis, and then treatment.
I urge you to have a look at this site which is aimed specifically at helping people such as yourself work through the medical jungle and get the diagnosis and treatment you deserve. Good luck, and stand up for your rights.

[Idealist]

In a lot of ways I agree with Peter. I've noticed through the years that those with CFS more than often have at least one other condition, too. But with that said, I also know how frustrating CFS can be. And for people like me, who can't seem to get a diagnosis for my chronic pain, it's something you just have to live with, fair or not. Anything that will help you sleep better will help the CFS. So will doing things in stages. If I go to was the dishes, I'll fill up the sink and let it soak for twenty minutes. Then I'll wash and rinse those dishes and fill up the sink again, while I rest for another while. Unfortunately, this is a condition that you have to adjust to, because it rarely adjust to you.