Apart from common sense advice relating to avoiding situations where you are more likely to pick up infections I'm afraid I don't have any other solutions

And I don't believe that expensive 'immune boosting' supplements and vitamins are the answer

I'm sorry but I cannot answer your very specific questions tonight - someone else may be able to do so As you may know I have a special interest in the way in which vaccines are reported to either trigger or exacerbate some cases of ME/CFS and have a considerable amount of patient data on this subje...

As I've indicated in previous replies relating to cognitive dysfunction in ME/CFS this can include a wide range of mental tasks - short term memory, concentration, attention span, word finding abilities, information processing - and can vary from mild to severe Sometimes it includes more unusual pro...

Most of the epidemiological studies have been carried out in countries like Australia, Canada, UK and USA - where the prevalence seems to be fairly similar But prevalence figures obviously depend on which sort of diagnostic criteria are used There are a limited number of studies from other parts of ...

You may find it helpful to look at some of the other discussions that have been taking place to questions about brain fog/cognitive dysfuntion in ME/CFS This is a reply I posted to one such question: Along with fatigue and pain, cognitive dysfunction/brain fog (= problems with memory, concentration,...

I have already done several replies on problems relating to cognitive dysfunction in ME/CFS and other neurological symptoms that occur in this condition What you are describing is rather different and without knowing a lot more, and carrying out a neurological examination, it would be wrong to start...

The combination of itching skin without any obvious rash and fatigue should always alert a physician to consider other possible explanations in addition to a diagnosis of ME/CFS In particular, there is a condition called primary biliary cirrhosis that can cause skin irritation and fatigue (jaundice ...

As this is a question about FM, and finding a doctor you can be referred to, I think it would be more helpful to repost it on the fibro forum

Craig I would say that the most characteristic FEATURES of ME/CFS are: Acute onset - often following a viral infection A collection of symptoms that may fluctuate on an hourly, daily, weekly or monthly basis Exacerbation of symptoms following relatively minor physical or mental activity KEY SYMPTOMS...

It sounds as though you need some expert help with assessment and management of your symptoms - which may or may not be related to ME/CFS If your GP feels that she cannot help/does not understand I suggest you ask if you can have a referral to a hospital based ME/CFS service Full details of all the ...