Main Content
Articles
ME/CFS & Fibromyalgia News Around the Web
The Language of Fibromyalgia I have been thinking a lot lately about language, and about how our thoughts and words influence our beliefs and actions. If I say “I am in a lot of pain today,” does that influence the way I … [Read More...]
Mayo Clinic Invents Test to Diagnose Myofascial Pain Syndrome
Myofascial Pain Syndrome is a musculoskeletal condition that is very painful. It affects the neck, back, and shoulders and involves trigger points. These "trigger points" are actually small lumps in the muscle that when … [Read More...]
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, recommends using small doses of cortisol to treat adrenal dysfunction. The adrenals are glands about the size of a pea located on top of each kidney. […]
FIbromyalgia
Should ME/CFS & Fibromyalgia Patients Worry About Swine Flu?
As I sit here trying to recover from strep throat, I wonder if CFS, Fibromyalgia and other immune-compromised patients should be taking extra precautions to avoid swine flu. Chronic illness patients tend to get sick easier … Read More
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
SSDI Hearing Yesterday…
Wow! I am so glad that is over! It has been a very stressful 1 1/2 years and now I feel relieved. My lawyer feels sure that I will be approved. The judge I had was extremely nice and I feel very fortunate to have had … Read More