My CFS Sleeping Disorders Continue to Manifest

Sleeping disorders are a major symptom for those of us with ME/CFS and I am no exception to this.  For the past 20 plus years I have not slept properly and it seems that the older I get and the … [Read more...]

ME/CFS, Fibromyalgia & the Flu

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I've been sick since Friday and I'm assuming it's the flu bug that has been going around.  I've been feeling semi-sick on my stomach and I have a cold and sinus headache and now it's settled in my … [Read more...]

CFS & Fibromyalgia Symptoms Flare In Cold Weather

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The weather is as unpredictable as our ME/CFS and Fibromyalgia symptoms can be.  I find that I personally struggle the most with symptoms flaring when the weather and temperatures are at extremes - … [Read more...]

Chronic Pain – Like the Annoying Person Who Never Leaves

When I went in for physical therapy the other day, my therapist asked me that ever-annoying question that us chronic pain sufferers hate to hear:  "What is your pain level today on a scale of 1 - … [Read more...]

I’m Not An Airhead – I Have Brain Fog

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Yesterday and today were both bad ME/CFS and Fibromyalgia days for me and today I had to work for 4 hours.  My son kept saying to me, "Mom, you really ought to call off.  You're not in any shape to … [Read more...]