Need an answer please

Hello, normally I hang out on the Lupus forum since I have RA and Lupus. It was brought to my attention that I may have CFS from my rhuemo. Ok, how does one get tested for it and who does the testing? My rhuemo told me my Primary care doc does and my PC said my rhuemo does it. So, I figured why not ask people that actually know...can anyone clear this up for me?

Thanks

I was dx'd by a Rheumatologist. My GP knew I had Fibro but wasn't sure what else was going on. CFS is an illness dx'd by exclusion so I am sure you will have more blood work done to rule out anything else. I hope you don't have it because there really isn't anything that can be done for us. They can help with symptoms & try to help us find a better quality of life but that is about it. I hope you find out soon. Hugs, Denise

I was tested for cfs years ago in the early 90's.  There is a bloodtest if a doctor knows how to read it - most don't.  This is why when alot of people are just "tired" and we ALL know the difference, they self-claim to have cfs. I am one of those cases that really has it and went back to work.  My past doctor, who was also on CNN, would brag to me about that to her patients.  Well, I never wanted to be sick and besides who else was going to support me off of SSI.  I've been back and forth with illness, and after 14 years of "good" health, I am having a serious relapse.