Key West spa treatment, the most common treatment for patients with chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), can cause severe side effects, according to a study published in the American Journal of Medicine.
Key West Spa treatments are typically associated with physical therapy and other physical therapy, according a report by the Florida Keys Spas Alliance.
A study by the Alliance found that Key West Spas Treatment Center was the most commonly reported treatment in the Florida study, with a total of 6,865 people seeking treatment in 2015.
In the 2016 study, patients who received Key West Spa treatment were at greater risk for developing symptoms, including fatigue, insomnia, and depression.
The Alliance surveyed 1,800 patients in the state who had received the Key West treatment, and found that the average duration of the treatment was 15 weeks.
Symptoms included muscle aches, joint pain, headaches, and neck pain.
A third of the patients reported side effects including insomnia and depression, as well as having trouble sleeping, thinking clearly, and feeling fatigued.
Dr. David A. McNeil, president of the Florida Key West Specialty Spas Association, said that the study was interesting, but that it was a preliminary one and he was not sure if it would be replicated in other areas.
He said the Florida Spas alliance has more than 1,600 members.
He added that he would like to see a better way to assess the effects of treatment in patients with CFS.
“We want to do more of an analysis, and see if that’s the case,” he said.
“That’s really the next step,” he added.
Dr McNeil said the Alliance is working with Florida Keys to establish a better assessment process for CFS patients.
In a statement, a Florida Keys spokesperson said that it has been working with the Alliance since 2015 to develop a system to assess patients with the illness.
The statement continued:”The Florida Keys Specialty Specialty Spa Association is working to create a system for assessing patients with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFI) and other chronic fatigue illnesses.
We are also working to improve our patient experience, particularly for those patients with other health conditions, like obesity.”
In a press release issued in late March, Florida Keys said it will begin to implement the new assessment system, which will be available to all patients in January 2019.
A spokesperson for the Florida Alliance said the group was disappointed to learn of the new study, but said the alliance has been engaged in a dialogue with Florida Key Health since the 2016 report.
“The Alliance is very committed to ensuring that all of our patients are treated appropriately and that we provide our patients with a quality and consistent care experience,” said the statement.
“Our goal is to ensure that all patients receive the care that is best for them and their health.”
