Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is a disorder that causes extreme fatigue over extended periods of time which persists after rest and limits one’s ability to conduct ordinary daily activities. Discuss topics including causes, exams and tests for CFS, treatments and how to live with CFS.
Disability Resources
Disability Info for CFIDS
Do I meet Social Security's criteria ? LINK: http://www.disabilitydoc.com/chronic-fatigue-syndrome-and-d/2005/11/3/chronic-fatigue-syndrome-and-disability.html
Frequently asked questions: http://www.immunesupport.com/disability/faq.cfm
What is ME ? What is CFS ? Information for Clinicians and Lawyers (December 2001) LINK: http://www.meactionuk.org.uk/What_Is_ME_What_Is_CFS.htm
Be Your Own Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Disability Medical Expert Witness (Dr. Richard Podell)
http://www.drpodell.org/chronic-fatigue-syndrome-disability-medical-expert-witness.shtml
Validation of the energy index point score to serially measure the degree of disability in patients with Chronic Faitgue Syndrome:
http://listserv.nodak.edu/cgi-bin/wa.exe?A2=ind0902A&L=co-cure&P=R446
Disability Info for CFIDS & FIBRO
Fibromyalgia, CFS and Disability Evaluation: http://www.co-cure.org/Podell-1a.htm
Fibromyalgia Disability Application Issues: How to be Your Own Expert Medical Witness: http://www.immunesupport.com/library/showarticle.cfm?id=8941&T=CFIDS_FM&B1=EM062508F
Applying for Fibromyalgia Disability (helpful tips and advice):
http://www.disabilitysecrets.com/applying_for_disability_with_fibromyalgia.html
Frequently asked questions: http://www.immunesupport.com/disability/faq.cfm
Applying for Social Security Disability Online
https://secure.ssa.gov/apps6z/iRRet/dib
