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Finding Blessings In Unexpected Ways with ME/CFS
Yesterday as I was trying to rest on the couch, feeling miserable from my bad sinus infection and CFS flare, I was having a mini-pity party for myself when I saw something amazing on a television show that I feel I was meant … [Read More...]
Factors Associated with Depression Among Individuals with ME/CFS
Objectives: Most previous research regarding chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) and depression has relied on clinical samples. The current research determined the prevalence and correlates of depression among individuals with CFS … [Read More...]
Misplaced Enzyme May Play Role In Post-Exertional Malaise
New research has revealed that a misplaced enzyme may be the cause of post-exertional malaise in ME/CFS and MS. A new Viagra-like drug may provide benefits to disorders with exaggerated exercise-induced fatigue response. Howard Hughes Medical Institute scientists have uncovered a molecular explanation for the profound fatigue brought on by mild exercise in some people […]
FIbromyalgia
Living With Chronic Pain
Living with pain, day in and day out, every day takes a huge toll on many of us. I admit that over the years, there have been many times where I have become dependent on prescription pain medications to help me deal with it. … Read More
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 many people who did not die from the acute infection failed to recover. There has been little long-term follow-up of […]
Coping Corner
How Do You Prepare For Vacations Or Big Events?
Vacations and the occasional big family event can be exciting and a lot of fun but for ME/CFS & Fibromyalgia patients, it can also mean a lot of symptoms flaring and confinement to our beds. I always look forward to … Read More