I've been very successful so far with my weight loss program - 30 pounds off to date in about 3 months. The CFS symptoms have been returning and hitting hard here lately, however, and it is getting depressing once again. I … [Read more...] about 30 Pounds Lost, But ME/CFS Symptoms Hit Hard Again
Sandy's Journey
CFS & Fibromyalgia Are No Joke, But We’re Treated Like It Is
I have a lot of fun joking around with my co-workers and some of the people I work with like to comment repeatedly about the fact that I work such limited hours. I often hear: "It must be nice to only work one/two days a … [Read more...] about CFS & Fibromyalgia Are No Joke, But We’re Treated Like It Is
Weight Loss Will Not Cure ME/CFS or Fibromyalgia
I have been successfully losing weight since I started on the Medifast program almost 2 months ago - I started June 20th. I have lost a total of 23.5 pounds as of today and I am super excited and have felt better than what I … [Read more...] about Weight Loss Will Not Cure ME/CFS or Fibromyalgia
Heat & Humidity Affect My CFS & Fibromyalgia
I have been feeling pretty good here lately but on the days that are really hot and humid I am reminded of my enemies - CFS & Fibromyalgia. Yesterday and today have been a couple of really rough days for me as far as … [Read more...] about Heat & Humidity Affect My CFS & Fibromyalgia
My Sister Has Diabetes
My sister found out last week that she has diabetes. I had been telling her for a couple of months that she needed to have her sugar checked because she was having symptoms: thirst, excessive hunger, weight loss, and … [Read more...] about My Sister Has Diabetes
Update from Endocrinologist Yesterday – Good News!
I had my follow-up appointment yesterday with the endocrinologist and he was thrilled to see me doing so well. He immediately noticed the weight loss (20.2 lbs. lost so far!) and was happy to report that my sugar had … [Read more...] about Update from Endocrinologist Yesterday – Good News!
Increase In Low Back Pain with Weight Loss
I know this sounds weird whenever I tell people but the more weight I lose, the more my lower back hurts. I have degenerative disc disease and some herniated discs in my lower back and arthritis as well. I also have some … [Read more...] about Increase In Low Back Pain with Weight Loss
My Life Is Always Complicated: Now Have To Worry About Potential Skin Cancer
It seems like I can never get ahead no matter what I do. I start to feel somewhat better and have actually been doing fairly well over the past month and then I go into the dermatologist yesterday for a routine Rosacea … [Read more...] about My Life Is Always Complicated: Now Have To Worry About Potential Skin Cancer
My Health Has Shown Improvement On New Thyroid Medication & Diet
I started on a new diet program and the endocrinologist started me on the new thyroid medication at about the same time so I'm not sure if the improvement I am feeling in my health is from the medication, the diet, or a … [Read more...] about My Health Has Shown Improvement On New Thyroid Medication & Diet
I’m A Sick Person Stuck In A Healthy Person’s Brain
Sometimes I think it would be so much easier to just be lazy and to not give a crap about life - then having CFS & Fibromyalgia wouldn't be so hard and confusing. I am living the life of a sick person but it's not me, … [Read more...] about I’m A Sick Person Stuck In A Healthy Person’s Brain