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Originally Posted by Polar Bear
I've always respected your opinion, doc. But I think you were a bit extreme and harsh in this post.
I know CFS is a nebulous, difficult-to-define condition. But WebMD, The Mayo Clinic, and Harvard Health are a few of those folks "who have chosen to believe in it". Personally I consider them to be among the rational people.
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Sure I was harsh, PB. I usually get that way after being called ignorant. And remember, medical websites that are intended for the layperson tend to "give them what they want"
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Originally Posted by OrangeBlossomBaby
Eagles is nitpicking. No, it's not a "disease." But yes, it is an illness. People who have CFS actually have CFS. It's a thing. It isn't a disease. But it exists, and it's a thing, and some people have it, no matter which nit Dr. Eagles picks from it.
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Yes, definitely nitpicking. I wanted to show that the medical community has differing view on CFS and nothing is definitive. I had no delusion that I would be able to educate a "true believer"
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Originally Posted by John41
“Yeah, there is no IMDE number for CFS so I can’t get paid.” Speaks volumes about him.
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Now I'll get harsh----HOW DARE YOU!. First, do you have a reading comprehension issue, since I never posted that. I was explaining how vague symptom complexes are often given a name so OTHERS can bill for them. I personally have given away millions in free care, never denied a patient care based on ability to pay, and never followed my bottom line closely. So as far as your comment goes, I have a few proctologists that I can refer you too. (Sorry, but I think you deserved that)
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Originally Posted by skylane8
When you get CFS, feel free to go to Dr. Eagles. I went to Paul Cheney, MD. He spent the majority of his career working with CFS patients until he retired. I trusted him with my care for 25 years. Dr. Eagles may be a wonderful doctor, but I'll stay with my current doctor who believes CFS is a real illness.
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I'm glad you found what you were looking for. So to be clear, I've posted a link to Dr. Cheney's clinic, which of course he named after himself. Everyone can look at all the fringe/alternative medicine on the site and decide for themselves
Cheney Clinic - Helping Patients with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome