| Men who suspect that they have Chronic Fatigue | | | | much hope of a good conclusion? You need help! |
| Syndrome (CFS) and visit a doctor or medical | | | | Number two: In most cases, it doesn't work out |
| professional for help and answers may be taken | | | | well when your physician "doesn't believe" in your |
| seriously and, then again, they may not. All too | | | | illness, he thinks you're blowing smoke at him, or if |
| often people walking into medical offices end up | | | | he doesn't possess the skills or knowledge to |
| being ridiculed and made to feel foolish for just | | | | provide you with good care. |
| "being tired." | | | | If the medical professional agrees to treat you, |
| If you're bone-tired and severe pain is altering | | | | but says he really doesn't think there is such an |
| your life, don't put up with this type of reception. | | | | illness as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, you have to |
| Keep on keepin' on until you get the right | | | | wonder if there is much chance for success since |
| answers. Chronic Fatigue Syndrome is a "real | | | | if he doesn't relate to your underlying problem or |
| man's" illness. There is no aspect of your life | | | | probably know much about it. The obvious |
| (relationships, career, success, retirement, general | | | | answer is, "No. He won't be able to help you much |
| health) that cannot be severely impacted to the | | | | and he may actually hinder your getting well." |
| point that you become totally dysfunctional. It | | | | |
| happens all to often. | | | | Your only goal should be to find a medical |
| (Note: This type of situation can occur with | | | | professional (of some type) who can really help |
| Fibromyalgia, a similar illness, too.) | | | | you. |
| Now let's consider the major questions and | | | | It's true that most people need a regular medical |
| answers regarding Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: | | | | doctor from time to time. Such an example is |
| Number one: Why would you run into such a | | | | when a) you're sick with a life-threatening illness, |
| roadblock from a physician? Are sick people with | | | | or maybe, b) when you need a physician to fill out |
| Chronic Fatigue Syndrome really treated badly? | | | | qualified patient records that enable you to file |
| Yes. Some people are treated very badly. Let's | | | | insurance or disability claims. |
| face it: you went to the doctor because you | | | | However, other types of health professionals |
| need help, hope and professional care, not | | | | (than western-style medical doctors) may be able |
| condescending platitudes, off-the-cuff quips or | | | | to assist you in getting well from an illness like |
| frivolous answers. Chronic Fatigue Syndrome is an | | | | Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. (Alternative |
| incredibly serious illness. It can alter every phase | | | | practitioners often can be the solution you're |
| of your life and affect your future almost beyond | | | | searching for.) Don't be discouraged about finding |
| belief. If your doctor does not treat you with | | | | a good medical doctor to help you. By all means, |
| respect or take you seriously at the start of your | | | | keep looking. The good ones are out there. |
| doctor/patient relationship, how can you have | | | | |