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Alyson

Somewhere, Texas
Blog: http://alysonscfidsblog.blogspot.com/
I am 33 years old, and I have had CFIDS/CFS/ME for my entire adult life. I also suffer from a long list of other chronic conditions, including asthma, allergies, PCOS, IBS, NKC-deficiency, glutathione-deficiency, migraines, and more. I embarked on a gluten-free, dairy-free diet in early 2011... Full Bio
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Waiting for Biopsy Results by Alyson Posted in: Blog Posts in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome I hate waiting... ...and waiting... ...and waiting... for medical test results.  It's been three weeks since my biopsy, and I'm still waiting for res ... Read on »
Healing Slowly from Biopsy (with photos) by Alyson Posted in: Blog Posts in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome WARNING: If you scroll down, you will see an actual photo of the biopsy site.  It is stitched closed, but if medical images upset or disturb you, don't look! The hea ... Read on »
My Achin' Bicep by Alyson Posted in: Blog Posts in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome WARNING: This entry may be too graphic for those who are sensitive to reading about medical procedures.  Let me just say that the muscle biopsy I had on Tuesday was ... Read on »
Muscle Biopsy Scheduled by Alyson Posted in: Blog Posts in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Well, I've scheduled my muscle biopsy.  I was able to get an appointment for Tuesday, February 21 -- sooner than I expected.  That's next week! I'm honestly very ner ... Read on »
Random Thoughts - Waiting for Answers by Alyson Posted in: Blog Posts in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome After so many false alarms with my health, especially in the last few years, I'm just not sure how to react any more to possible new diagnoses. I feel like I've been on a ... Read on »
Myopathy Suspected, Biopsy Ordered by Alyson Posted in: Blog Posts in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome The title pretty much sums it up.  On Friday I had my follow-up appointment with the neurologist who specializes in neuromuscular diseases.  My blood work was norma ... Read on »
Mitochondrial Myopathy? by Alyson Posted in: Blog Posts in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome I saw the neurologist who specializes in neuromuscular diseases about a week and a half ago.   I was impressed that she took such an extremely thorough medical history.  ... Read on »
It's not Lupus, but... by Alyson Posted in: Blog Posts in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Has it really been two months since my last post?  I really have no idea how time can be passing so quickly...sheesh!  Well, Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, and Happy Ne ... Read on »
What I'm Thankful For by Alyson Posted in: Blog Posts in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Despite all my latest health issues, I still have things to be thankful for. Here's my Top Ten list My health. When it comes down to it, I am still thankful for the ... Read on »
Lupus or Not? by Alyson Posted in: Blog Posts in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome I had my appointment with the "specialist" today.  I put quotation marks around "specialist" because I'm using that term loosely. It turns out that she was another derma ... Read on »
I'm Losing My Hair (Part II): Visit to the Dermatologist by Alyson Posted in: Blog Posts in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome My visit to the dermatologist on Friday, November 11 was a blur because I was just so shocked that she could easily see my hair loss. I didn't even have the chance to te ... Read on »
I'm Losing My Hair (Part I) by Alyson Posted in: Blog Posts in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome I apologize for the long periods between posts. This year has been a difficult one with all sorts of unpleasant surprises. Just a few weeks after my photoallergic rea ... Read on »
September Already? July was Itchy. by Alyson Posted in: Blog Posts in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome I'm really not sure how it got to be September. Didn't I just write about being bloated? I got my results back and it turns out I did have candida overgrowth. Soooooo ... Read on »
I'm Bloated, Not Pregnant by Alyson Posted in: Blog Posts in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Hello faithful readers! My apologies for the slow down in posting.I have been putting most of my energy into getting better, so I've slowed down on the blogging. Don't worr ... Read on »
Advocacy Alert: Last Day to Vote for Chase Giving by Alyson Posted in: Blog Posts in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Help the CFIDS Association and Whittemore Peterson Institute win money from Chase Bank! Today is the last day to vote for your favorite charities. The contest ends in a few ... Read on »
Have I Been Overdoing It? & I Hate Bug Bites by Alyson Posted in: Blog Posts in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Have I Been Overdoing It? To answer my own question. Yes. All the amazing energy I've had for the past few weeks seems to be waning a bit. It's my fault, though ... Read on »
Part VI: Psychologist for Vulvodynia by Alyson Posted in: Blog Posts in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Disclaimer/Warning: This post mentions specific sexual issues that some people may find too graphic, offensive, embarrassing, or personal. If you know me personally, you may ... Read on »
Part V: Nutritionist for Vulvodynia (must read!) by Alyson Posted in: Blog Posts in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome On my first visit to the pelvic health center they suggested that, in addition to going to treatments at their facility, I see a nutritionist and a psychologist. They expla ... Read on »
Part IV: Physical Therapy for Vulvodynia, Continued by Alyson Posted in: Blog Posts in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome I probably should have explained why I was so prolific earlier this month. I had a week off from work, which is why I was able to write daily. Now that I'm back at work, I ... Read on »
Part III: Physical Therapy for Vulvodynia - 1st Visit by Alyson Posted in: Blog Posts in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Disclaimer/Warning: This post contains a frank discussion about specific female organs and sexual issues that some people may find too graphic, offensive, embarrassing, or ... Read on »
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