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
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ME/CFS: Analyzing Every Step You Take
Do you remember the days before ME/CFS where you just got up, went about your daily routine and didn't think, rethink, and overthink every step you take and every move you make? (Great - now I have the Police song … [Read more...] about ME/CFS: Analyzing Every Step You Take
Does Your ME/CFS Feel Like ADD At Times?
There are days when my lack of concentration is so bad that I wonder if I have Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD). The older I get, the worse I seem to get at times. I am a very organized person for the most part, but when I … [Read more...] about Does Your ME/CFS Feel Like ADD At Times?
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
Sinus Infections In ME/CFS & Fibromyalgia
Well - the last set of antibiotics, $50 for 7 pills, didn't help because I have another...SINUS INFECTION! Surprise, surprise. This is the fifth one since September and I fear that I am headed down the same route I was a … [Read more...] about Sinus Infections In ME/CFS & Fibromyalgia
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
Part 5: Mitochondrial Failure – Two Stages of Fatigue In ME/CFS
I hope everyone has enjoyed reading this series over the past week on mitochondrial failure and dysfunction. It's always so amazing to me how complex an illness like ME/CFS is and that researchers are making such great … [Read more...] about Part 5: Mitochondrial Failure – Two Stages of Fatigue In ME/CFS
Part 4: Mitochondrial Failure – Effects On Body
Please go back and read the first three parts to this series at these links: Part 1: CFS - The Central Cause: Mitochondrial Failure Part 2: Mitochondrial Failure- Testing For Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Part 3: … [Read more...] about Part 4: Mitochondrial Failure – Effects On Body
Part 3: Mitochondrial Failure – Effects On Body
Please take a few minutes to read the other posts in this series - Part 1: CFS - The Central Cause: Mitochondrial Failure and Part 2: Mitochondrial Failure: Testing For Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. Mitochondrial dysfunction … [Read more...] about Part 3: Mitochondrial Failure – Effects On Body