support in Cincinnati - Chronic Fatigue Message Board

cmcbride · 06-15-2001, 03:08 PM

Hello,
I was diagnosed with CFS about 3 years ago. I have not had severe flare ups for about a year until a few weeks ago (although as we all know, you never feel great). I got really sick again and have been bed ridden. I had recently switched doctors because my other one always insinuated that I was mental. Now it seems my new doc believes the same thing. She keeps increasing Prozac prescription (which is doing nothing) and does not seem to want to sign my short term disability papers. I have no choice but to go back to work so I can pay the bills. I was wondering if anyone know of any support groups in the Cincinnati area or possibly other ideas anyone had?

zarla · 06-27-2001, 02:12 PM

Boy does that "It's all in your head" attitude get annoying! Sorry, I'm from the UK, but don't despair, thing seem to be worse over here.
I have been waiting for 11 months to get an appointment with a specialist, and have had little support from my doctor. Here it is not easy to change doctors, the NHS gets in the way.
I have had a problem with rocking and general unsteadiness, this he says is a habit brought about by my need for comfort! He thinks I'm rocking back and forth cos I want to, doesn't he know how tired and achey it makes me! Obviously not. It is so embarrassing, I hate to be in a crowd cos people will see my head moving, it has been a hard thing to come to terms with.
He gave me antipsycotics, because HE can't find a reason for my illness, then there can't BE ONE, so it must all "be in my head"!I hope this made sense, keep smiling, it is the most positive thing to do i think. I also take aconite 30c (homeopathic) to take the edge off the depression, I can cope a lot better on this.
Zarla