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SURVEY RESULTS

This page reflects the statistical analysis of 658 survey responses making up the main content of this page. As more and more people complete the survey, the results will continue to change. Be sure to check back often. The statistics below are categorized into the following categories:

General Statistics:
basic information such as: age, location, and type of doctor they see.

Symptom Statistics:
statistics on the various symptoms people have including sensitivities.

Symptom Treatments Statistics:
statistics on how effective treatments for the symptoms are.

General Statistics

Description	Value
Average Age of Survey Respondent	44
Average Age of Onset/First Experience	32
Average Age When Diagnosed	39
Respondents Living in the United States	70%
Female Respondents	92%
Male Respondents	6%

Other Family Members With FM and/or CFS/ME	36%
Mother With FM and/or CFS/ME	19%
Daughter With FM and/or CFS/ME	5%
Sister With FM and/or CFS/ME	10%
Cousin With FM and/or CFS/ME	5%

Type of Primary Doctor is a Family Doctor	23%
Type of Primary Doctor is a Rheumatologist	17%
Type of Primary Doctor is a Pain Specialist	6%
Type of Primary Doctor is Other	6%

Growing Up With Alcoholic Parent	24%
Growing Up With Chronically Ill Parent	20%
Suffered Trauma Before Getting FM and/or CFS/ME	58%

Applied for Disability	42%
Received Disability After Applying	65%
Employed Outside The Home	38%
Had To Change Careers Since Onset of FM and/or CFS/ME	53%

Pain Level During Remission is 5 (Major)	2% (398 Responses)
Pain Level During Remission is 4	8% (398 Responses)
Pain Level During Remission is 3 (Moderate)	30% (398 Responses)
Pain Level During Remission is 2	19% (398 Responses)
Pain Level During Remission is 1 (Low)	1% (398 Responses)
No Pain During Remission	6% (398 Responses)

Typical Pain Level During Flares is 5 (Major)	47% (398 Responses)
Typical Pain Level During Flares is 4	22% (398 Responses)
Typical Pain Level During Flares is 3 (Moderate)	7% (398 Responses)
Typical Pain Level During Flares is 2	1% (398 Responses)
Typical Pain Level During Flares is 1 (Low)	0% (398 Responses)
No Pain During Flairs	3% (398 Responses)

Symptoms Statistics

Description	Value
Suffering From Acid Reflux	63% (642 Responses)
Suffering From Allergies	70% (315 Responses)
Suffering From Anxiety	74% (639 Responses)
Suffering From Bladder/Urinary Issues	60% (314 Responses)
Trouble Communicating	87% (643 Responses)
Inability to Concentrate	93% (640 Responses)
Suffering From Depression	74% (640 Responses)
Suffering From Diabetes	8% (390 Responses)
Suffered From FM and/or CFS/ME While Pregnant	16% (622 Responses)
Suffering From Headaches	86% (317 Responses)
Suffering From Hypoglycemia	23% (384 Responses)
Suffering From Hypothyroidism	26% (389 Responses)
Suffering From IBS	69% (315 Responses)
Suffering From Light Headiness	85% (313 Responses)
Suffering From Memory Loss	88% (637 Responses)
Suffering From Sleep Problems	89% (640 Responses)
Stress Makes Your FM and/or CFS/ME Worse	95% (638 Responses)
Suffering From Weight Gain	75% (642 Responses)

Sensitive to Cold	70%
Sensitive to Heat	63%
Sensitive to Light	72%
Sensitive to Noise	78%
Sensitive to Smell	58%
Sensitive to Touch	53%

Symptom Treatments Statistics

Description	Value
Acupuncture Effectiveness	41% (118 Responses)
Acupressure Effectiveness	62% (99 Responses)
Biofeedback Effectiveness	64% (210 Responses)
Gentle Exercise Effectiveness	55% (335 Responses)
Heat Therapy Effectiveness	84% (299 Responses)
Massage Therapy Effectiveness	73% (222 Responses)
Physical Therapy Effectiveness	42% (147 Responses)
Swimming/Hydrotherapy Effectiveness	69% (215 Responses)

Antidepressant Effectiveness	67% (350 Responses)
Anti-Anxiety Medications Effectiveness	83% (143 Responses)
Guaifenesin Effectiveness	40% (90 Responses)
Muscle Relaxants Effectiveness	75% (225 Responses)
OTC Medications Effectiveness	75% (237 Responses)
Pain Medicines Effectiveness	77% (249 Responses)
Sleep Medications Effectiveness	78% (264 Responses)

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