The other night I wrote a post about vision problems with ME/CFS and it reminded of me how driving is affected also, partly because of the vision problems. When I have severe flares from the CFS, I don't drive. I have … [Read more...] about Driving Difficulties With ME/CFS
Symptoms
Visual Problems with ME/CFS
Last week on the CFIDS Association Facebook page, the organization brought up issues with visual disturbances in ME/CFS. Visual problems are something that is hard for people who do not have CFS to understand and it's hard … [Read more...] about Visual Problems with ME/CFS
Sometimes CFS Feels Like Bipolar Disorder to Me
There have been many times during the past 20 years that I have been sick with ME/CFS that I have wondered if maybe I have bipolar disorder. I will have many times over the years where I have experienced the extreme highs of … [Read more...] about Sometimes CFS Feels Like Bipolar Disorder to Me
ME/CFS Pain vs. Fibromyalgia Pain – How I Can Tell the Difference
Having one chronic illness like CFS or Fibromyalgia can be complicated enough. But then add to it one or more additional chronic illnesses and it feels like your whole world is turned upside down. I know there are many … [Read more...] about ME/CFS Pain vs. Fibromyalgia Pain – How I Can Tell the Difference
Post-Exertional Malaise – the CFS Symptom That Doesn’t Know the Difference Between Work & Play
When my husband and I first started dating, we were on the go nonstop. I went from a marriage to a man who never took me anywhere or did anything with me to a man who was on the go all of the time. It only took about 3 … [Read more...] about Post-Exertional Malaise – the CFS Symptom That Doesn’t Know the Difference Between Work & Play
Post-Exertional Malaise – A Hallmark Symptom of ME/CFS
Post-exertional malaise is definitely a symptom of ME/CFS that sets the illness apart from so many other fatigue-related disorders. I was reading an article by the CFIDS Association on post-exertional malaise that states … [Read more...] about Post-Exertional Malaise – A Hallmark Symptom of ME/CFS
ME/CFS Pain & Fibromyalgia Pain – Can You Distinguish Between the Two?
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome patients suffer from pain as well as Fibromyalgia patients. Sometimes it can be hard for patients with both to know whether their pain is coming from the Fibromyalgia or the ME/CFS. For me, I can … [Read more...] about ME/CFS Pain & Fibromyalgia Pain – Can You Distinguish Between the Two?
CFS, Fibromyalgia & IC Symptoms Worsen with Common Illness & Menstrual Cycle
I wish I had a long, clever, in-depth answer as to why our symptoms get worse when we have a common ailment like a cold or the flu, or when we have our periods but I don't. The only thing I know is that it totally sucks, … [Read more...] about CFS, Fibromyalgia & IC Symptoms Worsen with Common Illness & Menstrual Cycle
The Time of Year When CFS & FM Symptoms Flare
It's that dreaded time of year again for us ME/CFS & Fibromyalgia patients. The fall weather, changes in temperature, and the shortening days tend to make symptoms flare full force. For about the last week I have been … [Read more...] about The Time of Year When CFS & FM Symptoms Flare
Results of CFIDS Association ME/CFS Symptoms Survey
I previously took a survey by the CFIDS Association regarding ME/CFS symptoms and which ones were worse. The CFIDS Association has revealed the results of that survey and I thought readers might find it interesting. Here is … [Read more...] about Results of CFIDS Association ME/CFS Symptoms Survey