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SURVEY RESULTS

This page reflects the statistical analysis of 612 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	71%
Female Respondents	92%
Male Respondents	6%

Other Family Members With FM and/or CFS/ME	36%
Mother With FM and/or CFS/ME	18%
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	25%
Type of Primary Doctor is a Rheumatologist	18%
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	57%

Applied for Disability	42%
Received Disability After Applying	66%
Employed Outside The Home	38%
Had To Change Careers Since Onset of FM and/or CFS/ME	52%

Pain Level During Remission is 5 (Major)	2% (352 Responses)
Pain Level During Remission is 4	8% (352 Responses)
Pain Level During Remission is 3 (Moderate)	27% (352 Responses)
Pain Level During Remission is 2	19% (352 Responses)
Pain Level During Remission is 1 (Low)	1% (352 Responses)
No Pain During Remission	6% (352 Responses)

Typical Pain Level During Flares is 5 (Major)	45% (352 Responses)
Typical Pain Level During Flares is 4	22% (352 Responses)
Typical Pain Level During Flares is 3 (Moderate)	6% (352 Responses)
Typical Pain Level During Flares is 2	1% (352 Responses)
Typical Pain Level During Flares is 1 (Low)	0% (352 Responses)
No Pain During Flairs	3% (352 Responses)

Symptoms Statistics

Description	Value
Suffering From Acid Reflux	62% (596 Responses)
Suffering From Allergies	71% (270 Responses)
Suffering From Anxiety	74% (593 Responses)
Suffering From Bladder/Urinary Issues	60% (268 Responses)
Trouble Communicating	86% (597 Responses)
Inability to Concentrate	93% (594 Responses)
Suffering From Depression	74% (594 Responses)
Suffering From Diabetes	9% (344 Responses)
Suffered From FM and/or CFS/ME While Pregnant	15% (577 Responses)
Suffering From Headaches	85% (271 Responses)
Suffering From Hypoglycemia	26% (338 Responses)
Suffering From Hypothyroidism	26% (343 Responses)
Suffering From IBS	69% (269 Responses)
Suffering From Light Headiness	85% (268 Responses)
Suffering From Memory Loss	88% (592 Responses)
Suffering From Sleep Problems	89% (594 Responses)
Stress Makes Your FM and/or CFS/ME Worse	95% (592 Responses)
Suffering From Weight Gain	76% (596 Responses)

Sensitive to Cold	69%
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% (109 Responses)
Acupressure Effectiveness	63% (92 Responses)
Biofeedback Effectiveness	64% (192 Responses)
Gentle Exercise Effectiveness	55% (303 Responses)
Heat Therapy Effectiveness	84% (269 Responses)
Massage Therapy Effectiveness	72% (199 Responses)
Physical Therapy Effectiveness	39% (123 Responses)
Swimming/Hydrotherapy Effectiveness	68% (197 Responses)

Antidepressant Effectiveness	68% (310 Responses)
Anti-Anxiety Medications Effectiveness	84% (129 Responses)
Guaifenesin Effectiveness	40% (83 Responses)
Muscle Relaxants Effectiveness	73% (200 Responses)
OTC Medications Effectiveness	74% (212 Responses)
Pain Medicines Effectiveness	79% (211 Responses)
Sleep Medications Effectiveness	80% (238 Responses)

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