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Expert Profile: 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 in the area
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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What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?  A cure!!!
Something controversial or provocative about this subject  The controversy is the "stigma" attached to it. First of all, no one believes you. They hear "fatigue" and stop listening. Second, most doctors don't believe in it as a real disease or they just don't understand it. Third, most doctors don't know how to diagnose it. Fourth, it takes a battle to get Social Security to accept it as a disability.
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(Margaret on 10/01/08)
hmmm...excellent idea, but i understand... doing more, is'nt more better. thank you for your answer and time. it must still be hard for you. i am gla
(Leah on 07/12/08)
Thanx for your advice Candy
(rahul on 05/16/08)
Thanks
(Laura on 04/21/07)
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Recent Answers from Candy
2008-09-19  CFIDS Any Internal Medicine physician or General Practioner will be able to run an Epstien Barr blood test. If the results are positive you have CFIDS. Below are some of the natural remedies that have helped...
2008-07-08  lifestyle I am still what you would call "very ill" but in the beginning I learned a valuable lesson. I would try to do as much as possible on my good days to make up for what I didn't get done during my bad days...
2008-07-07  Epstein Barr symptoms/side effects and how do you seek good medical help? Yes.....CFIDS can cause irregularity. Below are some of the natural remedies use that have been helpful. I'm also including some websites that may assist you. Vitamins and Minerals Maximum Daily Dose...
2008-06-05  chronic EBV/CFS The way it was explained to me when I first was diagnosed with CFIDS was that people who test positive for the Epstein Barr Virus had had mono (or had been exposed to mono) at some time in their past (in...
2008-04-23  I might have CFS You need to get your doctor to run an Epstein Barr Virus test. If the results are positive then you have CFIDS. Here are some natural remedies that have helped me. Vitamins and Minerals Maximum...
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