chronic fatigue clinic ?

[angib53]

hi , has anyone attended a chronic fatigue clinic , as my pain doctor has reffered me alongside my doctor , im also being refferd to cbt clinic and phyciatrist , I think they must think im loosing it !

[Fibrofoggiest]

Hi broadband, sorry, no, I haven't but I just wanted to let you know I'm sending positive healing vibes your way

Foggy x

[angib53 in reply to Fibrofoggiest]

ty xxx hugs angie xxx

[moo196]

Yep - I have and found it extremely helpful.

It was so good to have a proper diagnosis and have someone who understood my symptoms and possible causes and work out some individual plan of action for me. We talked a lot about the self help measures I had already put in place and their effectiveness ( or lack of ) and the main help they could give me was recommending vit B12 injections which I have been having through my local GP on a weekly basis since September. I have a follow up Occupational therapy appointment to discuss activity levels and the effects of stress/ exercise on my condition.

I would highly recommend an appointment with them - take your notes/ questions and an open mind and I hope you get some positive benefits as I felt that I did.

Moo x

[angib53 in reply to moo196]

ty moo x I have been on b12 injections for a while now and latest bloods show that I needed vitamin d tablets . is it the norm to be sent to a phyciatrist or am I reading to much into it , this illness does leave you feeling all over the place xxx

[moo196 in reply to angib53]

I think it's a treatment option for some. It probably depends where you are/how well you are coping with your symptoms and how much you are able to self help depending on your situation.

I've found the vit B injections really helpful and pacing my activity levels to take the condition into account where I can. I try to get sunshine whenever possible ( I know my colleagues laugh if I say I sat in the sun for 20 mins at lunchtime - but even wrapped up I can still get the benefits of a little sun ) Off to do that shortly x

[angib53 in reply to moo196]

only bits of sun here today and hail stones lol xxxx

[adapting]

hi braodband, i don't want to say which area i am in but the pain clinic i was reffered to, it's normal for phycologists to work with the pain team team. also cbt is commonly used for pain management, if i had the chance i would attend it. i'm bad at the momemt but i'll post you some links in a bit, don't worry xx

[Whatamug1]

No you're not losing it. I had cfs diagnosed quite a few years ago & went through the same process. Don't worry about the word psychiatrist but remember you're in charge - it's your body & your mind/brain. Trust your instincts - they are always right!

[Mdaisy]

Hello Broadband,

Often a combined approach is considered the best way to treat Fibro. This involves medication, complementary therapies, CBT & counselling etc. Stress can be a huge contribution to the symptoms we experience due to physical way out body copes with the stress or should I say does not cope which is probably more accurate.

Here is a link to our website which you may find helpful from the 'Expert Patient' series of Factsheets which mentions CBT and dealing with stress etc.

fibroaction.org/Articles/Be...

I hope this is of interest and you may be surprised how much CBT etc may help. Looking into relaxation and Progressive muscle Relaxation (PMR) may help too

Emma

FibroAction Administrator

[angib53 in reply to Mdaisy]

ty mdaisy for the information , hugs angie xxx