I recently wrote a post where I talked about how I have been having an improvement in symptoms and have been having more energy since changing my diet and one of my online friends commented that she had cut out a lot of the … [Read more...] about Can Diet Really Help ME/CFS & Fibromyalgia Patients’ Symptoms?
Symptoms
The Time of Year When CFS & FM Symptoms Flare
It's that dreaded time of year again for us ME/CFS & Fibromyalgia patients. The fall weather, changes in temperature, and the shortening days tend to make symptoms flare full force. For about the last week I have been … [Read more...] about The Time of Year When CFS & FM Symptoms Flare
Results of CFIDS Association ME/CFS Symptoms Survey
I previously took a survey by the CFIDS Association regarding ME/CFS symptoms and which ones were worse. The CFIDS Association has revealed the results of that survey and I thought readers might find it interesting. Here is … [Read more...] about Results of CFIDS Association ME/CFS Symptoms Survey
ME/CFS – Weird Symptoms We Experience That Are Not Widely Focused On
The Eyes: As I was getting ready for work yesterday morning, I took a good look at myself in the mirror and realized that I actually do look sick. It is often said that ME/CFS patients look healthy but I usually don't. … [Read more...] about ME/CFS – Weird Symptoms We Experience That Are Not Widely Focused On
Rashes With ME/CFS
One of the symptoms listed for ME/CFS is rashes, but it is a symptom that we don't hear much about and it was one that I didn't think too much about until recently. I have chatted on discussion boards with ME/CFS patients … [Read more...] about Rashes With ME/CFS
ME/CFS Hot Spells & Flashes
With my ME/CFS flare this week I have been having those old familiar hot flashes or hot spells that I have been known to get over the years since becoming ill. These are different than the hot flashes I get around my … [Read more...] about ME/CFS Hot Spells & Flashes
Adrenal Fatigue & Problems It Causes
There has been evidencereported that adrenal dysfunction is commonly found in patients with ME/CFS & Fibromyalgia. Dr. Jacob Teitelbaum, author of From Fatigued to Fantastic and well-known CFS/Fibromyalgia physician, … [Read more...] about Adrenal Fatigue & Problems It Causes
Lipomas In Fibromyalgia Patients
I found out something new yesterday regarding Fibromyalgia thanks to Adrienne at the About.com: FM & CFS Blog. In her post, Adrienne talks about how it is common for Fibromyalgia patients to have lipomas, which are … [Read more...] about Lipomas In Fibromyalgia Patients
Don’t Ignore Symptoms, No Matter How Small They May Seem
I have to admit I am the queen of ignoring symptoms so I need to start following this advice myself. I read an article by a Fibromyalgia patient who also is guilty of ignoring symptoms. She found out that by ignoring her … [Read more...] about Don’t Ignore Symptoms, No Matter How Small They May Seem
Study Proves Sleep Disturbance Major Issue for Fibromyalgia Patients
The results from a recent study that was published in the Arthritis and Rheumatism journal found that patients with Fibromyalgia have a high prevalence of sleep disturbances that play an important role in exacerbating their … [Read more...] about Study Proves Sleep Disturbance Major Issue for Fibromyalgia Patients