Being diagnosed with a disease can be devastating.  Some diseases, like 
diabetes, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, and multiple chemical 
sensitivity (MCS) can even be life-altering.
In the early days post-diagnosis, patients often feel alone in their plight. 
Many communities lack support groups and physicians.  Medical staff are too 
busy to deal with more than the bare medical necessities.  Patients, thus, 
are left to fend for themselves so far as coping and learning the ins and 
outs of their disease process.
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