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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)

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)
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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%

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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