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Is there a support group for people with CFS who have underlying infections?

I have had symptoms of CFS for over ten years but the onset was gradual and my doctor was quick to misdiagnose it as depression, despite my disagreement.  My disagreeing was simply dismissed as "not being ready to discuss psychological issues".  I pushed for autoimmune and other tests but no answers were found.  This only reinforced her belief that it was all in my head.  I kept insisting that my symptoms were cyclical, unprovoked and not driven by any mood or sadness or even diet, to my knowledge. It was time for a second opinion.  I have a new doctor now who upon hearing my symptoms believed I have a chronic lyme infection.  A simple blood test confirmed that I not only had borrelia (lyme) but also rickettsiae in my body, likely driving the unexplained pain, fatigue, brain fog and migraines.  I had no tell tale acute presenting symptoms that I could remember so have no idea when or how I become infected by these bugs.  I am now getting treatment but recognize now that it's not just about eradicating the bugs, but also restoring the body's processes.  I don't know why investigation for lyme/rickettsiae is so controversial.  I wonder how many other people there are out there like me are suffering under a syndrome that's actually caused by an undetected infection.  
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