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Family Members with CFIDS & Fibromyalgia
I would be curious to see how many of us sufferers' relatives have CFIDS, FM, or both. I know I have a cousin that has FM and I believe both of my parents could possibly have CFIDS, although they have never been tested. They … [Read More...]
I’m Sick Again
I haven't been feeling well, besides the "normal" not feeling well so I went to the doctor yesterday. I have strep throat, but my son doesn't and he is the one in daycare two days a week. Of course, I was not surprised just … [Read More...]
Spinal Fluid Abnormalities Found In ME/CFS & Lyme Disease
A recent study may have found that there are measurable differences between the spinal fluid levels of ME/CFS patients, Lyme Disease patients, and the healthy control subjects used in the study. Pooled cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) samples from nPTLS patients, CFS patients, and healthy volunteers were comprehensively analyzed using high-resolution mass spectrometry (MS), coupled with immunoaffinity […]
FIbromyalgia
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 Your Church Can Help Minister to Chronically Ill People
I found a really great article by Lisa Copen that talks about how the church can help minister to the chronically ill (look for the link at the bottom of this post). The article not only raises great ways the church can help … Read More