Category Archives: Fatigue

The Common Threads of Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Originally Published by Misty Roberts, : July 19, 2010 Fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome / myalgic encephalomyelitis (CFS/ME) ...

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Laura Hillenbrand

"This illness is to fatigue what a nuclear bomb is to a match. It’s an absurd mischaracterization.” ~ Laura Hillenbrand, Bestselling author of Seabiscuit Reference to what it feels like to suffer from Chronic Fatigue Syndrome or M.E..

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They just don’t get it – How to explain FMS/CFS

They just don’t get it How to explain chronic fatigue syndrome & Fibromyalgia to friends and family By Kelli Ellis Not having support from your family and friends will put a strain on these relationships impacting your stress level which can affect greatly both negative and positive on your health. Explanations need to be ...

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Insomnia?

This is what happens with CFS..  and FMS as well for that matter..  so tired, & nackered out from either the disease or the meds or the one activity you were able to do that most of your time, in the worst case, is resting and trying to recuperate, which rarely happens. ...

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30 Things by Others (invisible Illness)

You have seen *my* post of the 30 Things You May Not Know about my invisible illness(es)..  here are others, and I made sure to the best of my abilities that there are no duplicate blog entries..  duplicate names mean different people.. Note that this is ...

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30 Things You May Not Know (Invisible Illness)

Each year, National Invisible Chronic Illness Awareness Week is observed to educate the public and raise awareness about invisible illnesses. One of the blogging activities this year is a "meme," 30 Things About My Invisible Illness You May Not Know. So, here it goes:

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I Hate My Body Today

Have I ever mentioned how much I hate my body?? If not, it's official. I hate my body & not even from the Fibro this time. Between the CFS screwing with my sleep schedule, the IBS helping the CFS out with it's erratic movements, and then adding my TMJ to ...

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Five Things to Know About CFS

Five Things You Should Know About CFS by Amanda Rinkel May 7th, 2009 I’ve already kicked off International Chronic Fatigue Syndrome & Fibromyalgia Awareness Day on May 12 a little early with my post on Five Things You Should Know About Fibromyalgia, and I’ve returned with more information, but this time about the chronic illness ...

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Good Day

Today was a good day, physically speaking. Today was the Lacrosse Day of Champions for my step son's Lacrosse League. Rob coaches 2 teams & is the House League Director. My day started very early, so last night I was in bed before 9:30 - unheard of when I'm not crashed out. ...

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It’s not real.. Not for me apparently. :(

What would you do? How would you react? If you got told by the person that has been your primary support person for the last 3 + years.. That he/she doesn't believe you're sick? Doesn't believe you're really *that* tired? Doesn't believe you're in *that* much pain? And thinks it's all ...

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