(Cross posted at Fighting Fatigue)
A recent study done at the University of Ohio revealed that a biological link between pain and fatigue may bear the answer to why more women than men suffer from CFS and Fibromyalgia.
The researchers found that through experimenting with mice that a protein involved in muscle pain works in conjunction with […]
Unfortunately, there is not a lot of information available out there on how Chronic Fatigue Syndrome affects pregnancy, or vice versa. Most of what is known, according to the CFIDS Association, is based on medical opinion and not facts. I guess each CFS patient who has went through pregnancy and childbirth has their “truth” as […]
I just recently wrote about Multiple Chemical Sensitivity Syndrome on Fighting Fatigue and thought it would be a good fit here on CHB as well!
Multiple Chemical Sensitivity is a common symptom in people with CFS and Fibromyalgia. Many of us have been through thorough allergy testing to find that we are supposedly not allergic to anything, […]
Heart health month is almost over and I wanted to make sure I posted on a heart condition that people might not know or hear a lot about - cardiomyopathy.
Cardiomyopathy is a very serious disease where the heart muscle becomes inflamed and doesn’t function as well as it should. There are multiple things that can […]
On my Fighting Fatigue website, I have the CDC Criteria used for diagnosing Chronic Fatigue Syndrome listed on my Resources page as a guide for those wondering if they indeed have CFS or not.
I have also included some additional notes regarding symptoms and problems seen in those with CFS.
The current criteria for CFS is as follows:
Clinically evaluated, unexplained, […]
I recently posted on Fighting Fatigue a list of 104 wonderful resources that people can refer to for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Fibromyalgia and Interstitial Cystitis. These links include videos, quizzes, and all sorts of helpful topics on about every avenue within these illnesses.
You can click the link below to check out all of these resources […]
I have written several articles that are published online regarding Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia. Just click the links below to read them!
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Articles
Infections Common in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Pain Medications Used to Treat Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Pediatric CFS: Sick Children Are Going Undiagnosed
The Psychological Component of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Insomnia: When Sleeping Is Hard Work
Hobbies […]
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome is a debilitating and complex chronic illness that affects all areas of the body and the brain. It is believed that over one million people in the U.S. have CFS.
The symptoms of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome are numerous, but the most common include:
Incapacitating fatigue (experienced as profound exhaustion and extremely poor stamina)
Post-exertional malaise- […]
