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This page reflects the statistical analysis of 575 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	72%

Other Family Members With FM and/or CFS/ME	36%
Mother With FM and/or CFS/ME	17%
Daughter With FM and/or CFS/ME	5%
Sister With FM and/or CFS/ME	9%
Cousin With FM and/or CFS/ME	5%

Type of Primary Doctor is a Family Doctor	26%
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	25%
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	66%
Employed Outside The Home	37%
Had To Change Careers Since Onset of FM and/or CFS/ME	53%

Pain Level During Remission is 5 (Major)	2% (315 Responses)
Pain Level During Remission is 4	8% (315 Responses)
Pain Level During Remission is 3 (Moderate)	25% (315 Responses)
Pain Level During Remission is 2	20% (315 Responses)
Pain Level During Remission is 1 (Low)	2% (315 Responses)
No Pain During Remission	6% (315 Responses)

Typical Pain Level During Flares is 5 (Major)	45% (315 Responses)
Typical Pain Level During Flares is 4	20% (315 Responses)
Typical Pain Level During Flares is 3 (Moderate)	6% (315 Responses)
Typical Pain Level During Flares is 2	0% (315 Responses)
Typical Pain Level During Flares is 1 (Low)	0% (315 Responses)
No Pain During Flairs	3% (315 Responses)

Symptoms Statistics

Description	Value
Suffering From Acid Reflux	63% (560 Responses)
Suffering From Allergies	71% (234 Responses)
Suffering From Anxiety	73% (556 Responses)
Suffering From Bladder/Urinary Issues	60% (231 Responses)
Trouble Communicating	86% (560 Responses)
Inability to Concentrate	93% (557 Responses)
Suffering From Depression	75% (557 Responses)
Suffering From Diabetes	9% (307 Responses)
Suffering From Headaches	85% (234 Responses)
Suffering From Hypoglycemia	25% (303 Responses)
Suffering From Hypothyroidism	27% (306 Responses)
Suffering From IBS	68% (232 Responses)
Suffering From Light Headiness	85% (231 Responses)
Suffering From Memory Loss	88% (555 Responses)
Suffering From Sleep Problems	89% (558 Responses)
Stress Makes Your FM and/or CFS/ME Worse	95% (555 Responses)
Suffering From Weight Gain	76% (559 Responses)

Sensitive to Cold	69%
Sensitive to Heat	63%
Sensitive to Light	72%
Sensitive to Noise	77%
Sensitive to Smell	59%
Sensitive to Touch	53%

Symptom Treatments Statistics

Description	Value
Acupuncture Effectiveness	39% (97 Responses)
Acupressure Effectiveness	65% (85 Responses)
Biofeedback Effectiveness	63% (174 Responses)
Gentle Exercise Effectiveness	55% (276 Responses)
Heat Therapy Effectiveness	84% (252 Responses)
Massage Therapy Effectiveness	71% (184 Responses)
Physical Therapy Effectiveness	41% (109 Responses)
Swimming/Hydrotherapy Effectiveness	69% (183 Responses)

Antidepressant Effectiveness	69% (279 Responses)
Anti-Anxiety Medications Effectiveness	83% (118 Responses)
Guaifenesin Effectiveness	40% (79 Responses)
Muscle Relaxants Effectiveness	72% (187 Responses)
OTC Medications Effectiveness	74% (191 Responses)
Pain Medicines Effectiveness	79% (182 Responses)
Sleep Medications Effectiveness	81% (216 Responses)

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