Chronic fatigue syndrome can drain your energy and make simple everyday tasks feel like a chore; to the point where living a healthy and productive life feels nearly impossible. There are different cases of CFS, from mild … [Read more...] about 5 Ways to Get More Done Despite Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
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From One Chronic Condition to Another: Fatigue-Fighting Tips from the Multiple Sclerosis Community
Many chronic conditions have a symptom in common: fatigue. Even individuals without a diagnosis frequently suffer from fatigue due to sleep difficulties, stress, low energy levels, and poor nutrition. Because fatigue figures … [Read more...] about From One Chronic Condition to Another: Fatigue-Fighting Tips from the Multiple Sclerosis Community
New Consensus Criteria for ME/CFS
The following is information and news published by Kim McCleary, the President of the CFIDS Association of America on the International Consensus Criteria Published for Myalgic Encephalomyelitis. Excerpts and the link you … [Read more...] about New Consensus Criteria for ME/CFS
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…
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
A Child’s CFS Misdiagnosed as Munchausen’s by Proxy
When I read Arnie's story that you can read in full at the link I've provided below on ProHealth.com, I was astonished once again at how the medical community has turned its back on CFS patients and this story is particularly … [Read more...] about A Child’s CFS Misdiagnosed as Munchausen’s by Proxy
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
Messing with Mother Nature
Leave it up to me to try and mess with mother nature. I should know better that when I try to do something to benefit me in the future it is going to backfire and cause more problems, especially when it comes to my health. … [Read more...] about Messing with Mother Nature
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