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 SURVEY RESULTS
FM/CFS/ME Survey Results

This page reflects the statistical analysis of 768 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 68%
Female Respondents 92%
Male Respondents 5%
Other Family Members With FM and/or CFS/ME 34%
Mother With FM and/or CFS/ME 19%
Daughter With FM and/or CFS/ME 6%
Sister With FM and/or CFS/ME 10%
Cousin With FM and/or CFS/ME 5%
Type of Primary Doctor is a Family Doctor 20%
Type of Primary Doctor is a Rheumatologist 17%
Type of Primary Doctor is a Pain Specialist 5%
Type of Primary Doctor is Other 5%
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 43%
Received Disability After Applying 65%
Employed Outside The Home 37%
Had To Change Careers Since Onset of FM and/or CFS/ME 51%
Pain Level During Remission is 5 (Major) 3% (508 Responses)
Pain Level During Remission is 4 8% (508 Responses)
Pain Level During Remission is 3 (Moderate) 33% (508 Responses)
Pain Level During Remission is 2 19% (508 Responses)
Pain Level During Remission is 1 (Low) 1% (508 Responses)
No Pain During Remission 5% (508 Responses)
Typical Pain Level During Flares is 5 (Major) 50% (508 Responses)
Typical Pain Level During Flares is 4 21% (508 Responses)
Typical Pain Level During Flares is 3 (Moderate) 7% (508 Responses)
Typical Pain Level During Flares is 2 1% (508 Responses)
Typical Pain Level During Flares is 1 (Low) 0% (508 Responses)
No Pain During Flairs 2% (508 Responses)

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 Symptoms Statistics
Description Value
Suffering From Acid Reflux 63% (750 Responses)
Suffering From Allergies 69% (422 Responses)
Suffering From Anxiety 75% (747 Responses)
Suffering From Bladder/Urinary Issues 63% (422 Responses)
Trouble Communicating 87% (750 Responses)
Inability to Concentrate 93% (748 Responses)
Suffering From Depression 75% (746 Responses)
Suffering From Diabetes 8% (497 Responses)
Suffered From FM and/or CFS/ME While Pregnant 16% (727 Responses)
Suffering From Headaches 87% (425 Responses)
Suffering From Hypoglycemia 21% (491 Responses)
Suffering From Hypothyroidism 26% (493 Responses)
Suffering From IBS 72% (423 Responses)
Suffering From Light Headiness
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Suffering From Memory Loss 89% (745 Responses)
Suffering From Sleep Problems 89% (747 Responses)
Stress Makes Your FM and/or CFS/ME Worse 96% (743 Responses)
Suffering From Weight Gain 76% (749 Responses)
Sensitive to Cold 71%
Sensitive to Heat 64%
Sensitive to Light 72%
Sensitive to Noise 78%
Sensitive to Smell 58%
Sensitive to Touch 54%

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 Symptom Treatments Statistics
Description Value
Acupuncture Effectiveness 43% (151 Responses)
Acupressure Effectiveness 60% (117 Responses)
Biofeedback Effectiveness 64% (254 Responses)
Gentle Exercise Effectiveness 54% (410 Responses)
Heat Therapy Effectiveness 83% (364 Responses)
Massage Therapy Effectiveness 71% (283 Responses)
Physical Therapy Effectiveness 44% (196 Responses)
Swimming/Hydrotherapy Effectiveness 67% (266 Responses)
Antidepressant Effectiveness 65% (442 Responses)
Anti-Anxiety Medications Effectiveness 84% (186 Responses)
Guaifenesin Effectiveness 36% (107 Responses)
Muscle Relaxants Effectiveness 77% (280 Responses)
OTC Medications Effectiveness 73% (293 Responses)
Pain Medicines Effectiveness 79% (333 Responses)
Sleep Medications Effectiveness 75% (325 Responses)
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