There are many diseases that are classified as autoimmune diseases. Many of these diseases share symptoms. Gretchen over at autoimmunemom.com sent us this infographic that displays what she calls 12 "super symptoms." … [Read more...] about 12 Symptoms of autoimmune disease infographic
New Consensus Criteria for ME/CFS
The following is information and news published by Kim McCleary, the President of the CFIDS Association of America on the International Consensus Criteria Published for Myalgic Encephalomyelitis. Excerpts and the link you … [Read more...] about New Consensus Criteria for ME/CFS
My Path to Healing: Revealing Secrets from the Past
I know that my posts have been getting fewer and farther between on this website and I think part of that is due to the fact that I am getting to the point where I am finding some healing, some closure, some help through … [Read more...] about My Path to Healing: Revealing Secrets from the Past
If ME/CFS & Fibromyalgia Were On Trial…
The death of Caylee Anthony in 2008 has tugged on the heartstrings of many Americans. Now that her mother, Casey Anthony, is on trial for the muder, we find ourselves unable to pull ourselves away from the case. I've been … [Read more...] about If ME/CFS & Fibromyalgia Were On Trial…
How Can We Look So Good But Feel So Bad with CFS & Fibromyalgia?
I've talked about this subject before but it is something that comes up so often in conversations, I think it's worth writing about again. One of the big phenomenons surrounding ME/CFS & Fibromyalgia is the fact that we … [Read more...] about How Can We Look So Good But Feel So Bad with CFS & Fibromyalgia?
Enjoying the Summer with CFS & Fibromyalgia
Now that we have been having a heat wave here over the past few days, I have started getting in the mood for the summer. I always look forward to the spring and early summer season because I tend to feel better during this … [Read more...] about Enjoying the Summer with CFS & Fibromyalgia
The Struggle To Find Balance In Life with CFS & Fibromyalgia
ME/CFS & Fibromyalgia are so unpredictable - just when I think I have a healthy balance figured out for my life - WHAM! - I'm hit with yet another flare and find that nope - I was wrong - I guess I can't do that. I get … [Read more...] about The Struggle To Find Balance In Life with CFS & Fibromyalgia
A Child’s CFS Misdiagnosed as Munchausen’s by Proxy
When I read Arnie's story that you can read in full at the link I've provided below on ProHealth.com, I was astonished once again at how the medical community has turned its back on CFS patients and this story is particularly … [Read more...] about A Child’s CFS Misdiagnosed as Munchausen’s by Proxy
Relationships: Surviving CFS & Fibromyalgia
When we get sick with CFS & Fibromyalgia, we don't realize at first how every area of our lives will be affected, including our relationships with others. No one offers us a "how-to" course or "survivor's guide" tips on … [Read more...] about Relationships: Surviving CFS & Fibromyalgia
Part 2: A Heavy Burden: My Life Long Weight Battle & Effects of CFS
This post is continued from the other day, so if you missed Part 1, make sure you read the beginning of the story to catch up! Up until the birth of my son, my CFS had not affected my weight and I had not noticed any … [Read more...] about Part 2: A Heavy Burden: My Life Long Weight Battle & Effects of CFS