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newbie, 81 years old

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phillis55984
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I have had CFS since 1997.  Actually, I think it showed up a couple of years before that.  I'm now 81.  It is difficult to tell which symptoms are simply from my age and which are from the CFS.  I've also have a heart condition--A-flutter (like Afib but different) and had a mastectomy for cancer five years ago.  Bad neck due to whiplash in the 80's.  So how the heck does a woman figure out what is what?  Any other "oldies" out there dealiing with this stuff?  Any who have figured out what is what?  The docs don't seem to be able to do so  Thanks.

 

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    I have had chronic fatigue since 2001. I am now 71. After many futile visits to various doctors I have think I have an answer. It is early days yet but I have been on gluten free diet for a month and I feel better than I have for years. I nearly housebound at times confined to bed. I have been to the gym today! This new research. Check gluten ataxia and see if this fits you. I would like hear if anyone else ha good results.
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