Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) have been known to affect an individual’s ability to continue to working on a daily basis. If your condition is so severe to the point that you can longer work, you may qualify … [Read more...] about Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Social Security Disability Benefits
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If ME/CFS & Fibromyalgia Were On Trial…
The death of Caylee Anthony in 2008 has tugged on the heartstrings of many Americans. Now that her mother, Casey Anthony, is on trial for the muder, we find ourselves unable to pull ourselves away from the case. I've been … [Read more...] about If ME/CFS & Fibromyalgia Were On Trial…
How Can We Look So Good But Feel So Bad with CFS & Fibromyalgia?
I've talked about this subject before but it is something that comes up so often in conversations, I think it's worth writing about again. One of the big phenomenons surrounding ME/CFS & Fibromyalgia is the fact that we … [Read more...] about How Can We Look So Good But Feel So Bad with CFS & Fibromyalgia?
The Struggle To Find Balance In Life with CFS & Fibromyalgia
ME/CFS & Fibromyalgia are so unpredictable - just when I think I have a healthy balance figured out for my life - WHAM! - I'm hit with yet another flare and find that nope - I was wrong - I guess I can't do that. I get … [Read more...] about The Struggle To Find Balance In Life with CFS & Fibromyalgia
Relationships: Surviving CFS & Fibromyalgia
When we get sick with CFS & Fibromyalgia, we don't realize at first how every area of our lives will be affected, including our relationships with others. No one offers us a "how-to" course or "survivor's guide" tips on … [Read more...] about Relationships: Surviving CFS & Fibromyalgia
Walking: My Exercise Choice with ME/CFS & Fibromyalgia
Exercise has been a very controversial topic surrounding ME/CFS & Fibromyalgia over the years and there are many different theories out there from different doctors and experts on whether we should or should not exercise … [Read more...] about Walking: My Exercise Choice with ME/CFS & Fibromyalgia
ME/CFS & Fibromyalgia Around the Web
Allergies! Oh My! Random sneezing fits for 3 days straight, itchy watery eyes, runny nose, congestion; it must be allergy season. Unfortunately, it seems like for some of us with Fibro, allergy season is EVERY season. … [Read more...] about ME/CFS & Fibromyalgia Around the Web
Post-SARS CFS-Like Syndrome
In 2003, Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) spread from southeast Asia to North America causing a public health panic and many deaths. Fever, cough, muscle pain and air hunger were the primary presenting symptoms, and … [Read more...] about Post-SARS CFS-Like Syndrome
Gradual Onset of My Major Depressive Disorder
Earlier this week, I posted about my visit at the doctor's office and my latest diagnosis of Major Depressive Disorder secondary to chronic illness. I have now had three full days of time to reflect, and to try and catch … [Read more...] about Gradual Onset of My Major Depressive Disorder
Diagnosis: Major Depressive Disorder Secondary to Chronic Illness
The life of chronic illness is always a challenging one and it has never been easy for me and the older I get, the harder it seems to get - not only on me but also on my husband. He has been my main support system (along … [Read more...] about Diagnosis: Major Depressive Disorder Secondary to Chronic Illness