I don't have the flu

[sqbr]

Oh yes: saw the doctor today, she agreed that chronic fatigue syndrome is the most plausible explanation for how I've been feeling for the past eight (!) years or so. Didn't offer any solutions beyond "don't overtire yourself" and "have you tried meditation" but never mind. At least I can be a bit more confident in my diagnosis than "I read up about it on the internet and it sounds right" (I did have another doctor suggest it, but his reasons were pretty spurious and debunked by a brief google)

Turns out the tests my usual doctor did (today was me seeing the results) were mostly for different types of influenza virus. Today's doctor was politely incredulous: even I know that the flu makes you intensely sick for a short period, not intermittently sick for a long one. Other than having immunities for every respiratory virus ever(*) I am apparently in 100% perfect health, yay me :/ (that's what they said after my coma, too, with embarrassed looks on their faces)

(*)Well, ok, I got a bit lost during her synopsis, but I got the impression I've had quite a few. Which certainly fits with my experience... Also I don't have nasty things like Ross Rover virus, which is nice to know.

Comments

[lilysea.livejournal.com]

Yeah, every time I tell my counsellor I'm tired she's all "Well, just exercise, then!"

[mandragora2003.livejournal.com]

...Thus reminding me of a joke.

How many physiotherapists does it take to change a lightbulb?

They don't throw out the dead bulb at all; they give it exercises, and know that it will be working better the next time they see it. (apologies to any physios who might read this; the doctor-version was even worse)


Don't worry sqbr; chronic fatigue is one of those diagnoses that we don't understand, can't treat, but *can* manage. And, as mentioned above, will often go away if given a bit of time. Lots more to say, but tends towards the boring doctor ramble.

[alias_sqbr]

I am always open to your doctory ramble, from one doctor to another :)

[mandragora2003.livejournal.com]

PS; I love your icon, lilysea!

[alias_sqbr]

Ahaha, yes, I've had the "The solution to you not having the energy to leave the house is more exercise" suggestion on a number of occasions :/