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Contest Winner Announced!
Congratulations to Gloria from the Saddeyezz Scraps & Snaps blog! She is the winner of the contest I was running this week to celebrate Fighting Fatigue's 2-year anniversary! I will be sending her the book "If You … [Read More...]
Ten Questions To Ask Your Doctor About Prescriptions
October is Talk About Prescriptions Month and it is sponsored by The National Council on Patient Information & Education. This year's theme is geared more toward the senior citizen community, but all of us should be … [Read More...]
ME/CFS, Fibromyalgia & IBS Around the Web
CFS, fibromyalgia support available There is a local weekly discussion group for those living with fibromyalgia and/or chronic fatigue syndrome. The next meeting is scheduled from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Thursday at the Southwest Professional Centre, 421 W. Plumb Lane, Suite D. Symptoms of these conditions include pain, cognitive difficulties and severe mental and physical […]
FIbromyalgia
My Breakdown At Work
I was totally humiliated yesterday at work when I had a mini-breakdown. It is becoming abundantly clear to me that while I can't stand being at home all of the time, working is not turning out to be a positive outlet for … 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
Pacing & Handling Daily Activities With Chronic Illness
A major problem many people with chronic illness seem to have is trying to find a balance and learn how to pace themselves with chores and daily activities. I'm guilty of this too because when I feel good, I want to go, … Read More