"I was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia ten years ago because I had all 18 tender points active. Zoloft is the only thing I've found that really makes a difference in my pain levels…"
A big thank you to Excentric for sharing his experiences with Zoloft and Zanaflex, and how it helps to ease some Fibromyalgia symptoms.
The ME Association want to put forward a better alternative to the current NICE guidelines regarding the treatment and management of patients with ME/CFS. They would like sufferers and their carers to fill in an anonymous survey, so that they can represent sufferers' needs.
Can you help to share your insights by taking the survey?
News from the ME Association (UK)
This is an important precedent in that it will now be very difficult for anyone in a position of authority to claim that CFS (or ME or CFS) can be classified or officially listed as a mental health disorder…
Jobless to work 'clearing litter' - BBC News, 21 July 08
Incapacity Benefit claimants will all move to the new Employment Support Allowance by 2013, which ministers hope will be regarded, for all but the most disabled people, as a temporary benefit…
You can find out more about the new Employment Support Allowance here…
And the JobCenterPlus explains the Employment Support Allowance here…
What are your thoughts on the change? Leave a comment below and share your views…
"I have Chronic Fatigue Syndrome due to having the Epstein Barr Virus. I contracted the virus three years ago and never got better. I began working with a naturopath and received a small amount of hydrogen peroxide in a dextrose solution…"
A big thank you to Christy for sharing her experiences with us.
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Fibromyalgia patients fight insurers over medication coverage
Pittsburgh Post Gazette, PA - With the Food and Drug Administration's approval of a second fibromyalgia medication last month, you'd think the nation's estimated 10 million acute pain fibromyalgia sufferers would be delighted. Not quite… |
Graded Exercise Recommended for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
American Chronicle, CA - According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), chronic fatigue syndrome (Chronic Fatigue Syndrome) is a serious illness and poses a dilemma for patients, … You can also read some personal reviews of Graded Exercise Therapy by real ME/CFS sufferers here…
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Cognitive behavioural therapy is not a panacea but is a sponge for …
The Herald, UK - … social isolation and fractured relationships that a long-term disabling illness - such as ME (myalgic encephalomyelitis), for example - may bring. … |
You ain't crazy, it might be chronic fatigue syndrome
Frost Illustrated, IN - With this introduction in mind, let's see what chronic fatigue syndrome, which does not carry a doctor's name, is all about. For years, doctors have been … |
Protein in Virus Linked to Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
MedHeadlines, IL - By Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome • Jul 7th, 2008 • Category: BLOGS, Fibromyalgia We have yet another viral discovery linked to chronic fatigue syndrome (Chronic Fatigue Syndrome or … |
New Articles On Infertility And Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Published …
Medical News Today (press release), UK - Two groundbreaking articles, a study examining women's experiences after infertility and a review of chronic fatigue syndrome in childbearing women (…) presents an overview of chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) including current evidence and practice guidelines for care of childbearing women with this disorder... |
Esti has submitted a short review about how using a steam room, Jacuzzi, and Sauna for her back ache, has really helped her.
You can read Esti's full review of Using Steam Room, Jacuzzi and Sauna For Back Ache here…
A big thank you to Esti for sharing her experiences with us all.
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Ancient Retrovirus May Contribute to Chronic Fatigue Syndrome…
RedOrbit, TX - Dr. Huber found that both MS and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome patients (whose illness had been triggered by infectious mononucleosis) were at a higher relative risk for containing HERV-K18 variants known to induce superantigen activity. Superantigens are proteins that are able to induce a strong undifferentiated T-cell response believed to deplete the immune system over time… |
A Protein from a Common Smoldering Virus Linked to Chronic Fatigue …
Earthtimes (press release), UK - Kazuhiro Kondo, MD, PhD, of the Jikei University Medical School in Tokyo identified a novel human herpesvirus-6 (HHV-6) protein present in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) patients but not healthy controls that may contribute to psychological symptoms often associated with that and other disorders… |
I Can Tell You That, Yes, Fibromyalgia is a Disease
RedOrbit, TX - This is what fibromyalgia can be like to a true sufferer on a daily basis. I reached a point where I couldn't drive long distances. … |
Strength training may help women with fibromyalgia
Reuters India, India - NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Postmenopausal women with fibromyalgia seem to have less physical strength and endurance than healthy women, so they might … |
Court sides with Honda on chronic fatigue firing
Globe and Mail, Canada - … wrongful-dismissal award made to an employee of Honda Canada, Kevin Keays, who was fired after years of struggling with chronic fatigue syndrome… |
Swanson Health Products Introduces a New Homeopathic Line of Products
Emediawire (press release), WA - The Fibromyalgia Relief formula is used for the temporary relief of fatigue, muscle pain, hypersensitivity and sleeplessness and contains ingredients such … |
"I had been encouraged to try acupuncture for my ME/CFS and Fibromyalgia. I went into this with a very positive attitude, because I have found herbal medicine to be very helpful in managing the symptoms of my ME/CFS. (In fact, osteopaths and chiropractors have been excellent in easing my chronic pain and fixing problems that doctors have no answers for)…"
You can read Julia's full review of Acupunture for ME/CFS here…
A big thank you to Julia for sharing her experiences with us.
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Figuring Out the True Cause of Fibromyalgia
Natural News.com, AZ They may be labeled as suffering from chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, myalgic encephalomyelitis, hypothyroidism, or some may be diagnosed with depression and … |