On January 6th 2008, my teenage daughter, Jessica, became ill with what that week was diagnosed as mono, but still sick 5 months later, she was diagnosed with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS). Her symptoms have included: sore throats, headaches, extreme fatigue, lack of focus, short-term memory difficulties, weakness, tiredness (feeling worn out), difficulty breathing, tight and sore legs... In...
I am Cinda Crawford, host of the Health Matters Show at www.healthmattersshow.com. It is a blog and podcast designed for people who want answers and want to heal from the chronic illnesses Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. After more than 15 years of day in and day out suffering, I personally accomplished just that goal. For the last five years, I have helped other people do that, too....
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 and have seen some improvement in how I feel. I currently work full-time at a great job, have a...
I lost a kidney and have just recently found a path to take because a Doctor took the time to listen and realized I was not a hypochondriac or a big overly sensitive, stressed, depressed woman. (yes, lots of justified sarcasm).
I was athletic, very lean and continued to stay fit by enjoying bike rides and playing recreational co-ed softball. However, when I started a family at 25, I had...
Six months ago, I was diagnosed with Ehrlichea, Bartonella, Babesia, and Chronic Lyme Disease. Currently 19 years of age, I have been sick for an estimated fifteen years. I began blogging as a means to identify with those struggling through similar life lemons; in essence- flavor as the zest of Lyme and rind. Aside from the medical bondage, I have quite a shallow understanding of who...
I am a socially conscious, feminist, 33-year old, with a dry sense of humor, and a compassionate soul. I started my blog about my life with Schizophrenia long ago when I was in the middle of psychosis and not on any medication for it. Now, I have been receiving proper medical treatment for this biological illness for a few years, and I am doing much better. I keep up the blog to share...
HI, MY NAME IS OMAYRA I AM 35 YRS OF AGE .I HAVE LUPUS AND RHEUMATIODE ARTHIRITIS AND ANTIPHOSPHOLIPID SYNDRME .BECAUSE OF THESE CONDITONS I HAVE GAIN A VERY SERIOUS WEIGHT GAIN .I HAVE ALOT OF PAIN ALL THE TIME .I ALSO HAVE 2 SMALL CHILDREN 6,7 YRS OF AGE , SO IT KINDA MAKES HARD FOR ME TO RELAX WHEN I DO NOT FEEL GOOD .MY KIDS ARE VERY HYPER AND DO NOT GIVE THEM ANY SUGAR I...
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I'm dealing with a gluten intolerance and inability to digest dairy. My gaol is to be able to find meals I can eat without feeling sick afterwards. I am having lots of problems with my diet, even though I am eating gluten-free foods. I just want to feel normal again. I'm tired of food hurting me. That's why I'm here. Refuge! I hoping to get through this, with knowledge and the support...
I am a 38 year old mother of 2 sons, and wife to my best friend of 21 years.
For 18 years I have been dealing with one auto immune disease after another, most of them damaging my endocrine system.
I have pituitary disease and pituitary micro adenomyomas and I have been struggling for the past 7 years to get a proper diagnosis and help from the medical community...
Erica F. Verrillo was completing her doctorate in Speech Communication before falling ill with CFS in 1992. She is the co-author, with Lauren Gellman, of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: A Treatment Guide, 1st Edition (St. Martin's). She is also the author of three middle reader fantasies, Elissa's Quest, Elissa's Odyssey, and World's End (Random House). Her most recent book is Chronic Fatigue...
