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The Invisibility of ME/CFS & Fibromyalgia
I published a picture of myself on this post because it is relevant to what I am about to post. At work the other day, a customer overheard me talking to another employee when I was explaining why I only work a few hours a … [Read More...]
The Chronic Sinusitis Nightmare Continues
The sinus infection nightmare continues as I patiently (or some days...not so patiently) await my appointment with the ENT doctor this Thursday. I have been sleeping very little due to the pain in my mouth, gums, ears, and … [Read More...]
Sodium To Be Reduced In Foods
Over the next 10 years, look for sodium levels in packaged foods, fast food and restaurant meals to be cut by 50%. The American Medical Association is highly concerned over the increasing hazards of the nation’s salt intake, which leads to increased risk of heart disease and stroke. The AMA is stating that, “Sodium could […]
FIbromyalgia
Stages of Sleep
Yesterday I started a discussion on lack of sleep and unrefreshing sleep in CFIDS patients. You can click here to read the topic. Today I wanted to discuss the different stages of sleep and how these stages affect … 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
Giving Thanks With ME/CFS & Fibromyalgia
As I sit and write this post, I realize that it is the 21st Thanksgiving holiday that I have been living with ME/CFS and Fibromyalgia. While this may sound crazy, I am thankful in many ways to these illnesses because of the … Read More