Homeopathy has been the one thing that has probably helped me most. It is a process, and a commitment really. It is not a passive treatment, you need to be involved and very aware of your body and...
Hello Neuropete, A psychiatrist who specializes in combining the best of allopathic/western medicine and complementary practices recommended the following to me to help with brain functioning and...
Hi All. My son has been dealing with nausea for a few weeks now. He is 16, and I am 99% sure that this is caused by worries and stress. His father has enrolled him in a new school and my son is...
I think that it is interesting that you do not have symptoms when away from home and if I were you I would investigate that further. Could you stay somewhere else for an extended period of time...
How do you keep from getting flabby? I eat very healthful foods and do not pig out, but am seeing my body pudge and sag due to lack of exercise. How do you not allow this to happen? Despite the fact...
Blackshoe, As I understand it, ME stands for myalgic encephalomyelitis or sometimes also myalgic encephalopathy. It is the more common term in Great Britain, but is used to refer to the same illness...
i would make sure you have a LONG engagement if your husband-to-be has this attitude. He should take time to gain understanding of your illness and be supportive of you....
You might want to look into seeing a homeopath. Homeopathy has helped me and my family immensely. It is important that you find a well-trained and experienced homeopath that you feel good about...
Sorry Johnnyboy, but I have only taken antibiotics once in at least the last ten years, and that was for a lung infection this past winter. My personal opinion is that, while antibiotics can save...
Hi ti-bebechat and welcome. I'm sorry you are dealing with meniere's. I suffered from a brain injury a little under 2 years ago and with it came horrible vertigo, so when I say I know how you feel, I...
Hi Tarja. I am sorry you are having to deal with this and glad you found our forum. Talking to others who do understand can make a big difference. Although I know it is really frustrating trying to...
Hi spelcheq, and if I haven't said it already, welcome to healingwell.com! Sorry, but I don't think I can be much help to you regarding the pain you are speaking of. My pain is related to a specific...
Hi Prudence and welcome to the forum. It is nice to meet a new member, even a tired one lol. Don't worry about the doctor. Just go in and tell it like it is. If you can go with someone who serves as...
Provigil was specifically designed to treat NARCOLEPSY and other sleep disorders. So, yes, it IS supposed to keep you from sleeping. the idea however is to take it early enough that it has worn off...
Thanks Breezee and Welcome! We are glad to have you. The forum has not been super active lately so new members are especially welcome. I have found a lot of good information here and it has been...
Hi Breezee. I was hit by a car almost 2 years ago and suffered a head injury, as well as neck and back injuries. I did not have the usual viral illness that is usually associated with CFS, but the...
I don't sleep so much per se. My fatigue is not "sleepiness" or feeling "tired" so much, as utter complete physical exhaustion and weakness, and the amount of sleep I get does not really affect this,...
Hi PiaSava, As I understand it, CFS is a diagnosis that arises when other things have been ruled out. Overwhelming fatigue, the main symptom of CFS, can also be the result of several other illnesses,...
Johnnyboy, I don't know much about CMV, though since it is related to other viruses that repeatedly come up with CFS it is good to bring it up with your eye doctor so that he or she takes a good luck...
Hi Angie, Glad to hear that things are starting to turn your way at school. That's great! As far as waiting for the bomb to fall -- YES!! I know exactly how you feel. It is when you get so used to...
{{{((( Hugs Hippimom! )))}}} You just take care of yourself and don't worry about else. Keep up posted how you're doing. Hope you feel better soon!...
Hi Darkpony. Welcome to healingwell forum. I have no idea about this, and am not convinced it would be classified as an actual sleep disorder. I am thinking though that you might want to consider a...
Dear Anne, I'm glad everything worked out for you and SSDI. You are one of the fortunate ones! I did check out the site you listed, and unfortunately it does look like it breaks forum rules regarding...
Riverlily, I don't knwo where your specific town is in Australia, but I am sure all these treatments that I mentioned would be found in the larger cities. If you are interested in finding some...
Chesiregirl, I tried Provigil and like you had high hopes for it. I started out at a very low dose -- a supposedly ineffectual dose -- and was supposed to titrate up over a week or two (can't...
I finally finished the paperwork for SSDI and I am so glad!!! It has been so draining on every level filling it all out. I can't believe I actually got through it all. I know it is just the beginning...
Hi Cake and welcome to the forum. Your experience sounds pretty classic to me. Unfortunately. The thing that came to my mind when reading your post is that you see yourself declining, but are still...
Riverlily, I have worked with a lot of different alternative therapies over the years, and have found them to be more helpful than anything mainstream AMA type medicine has had to offer. I do a lot...
Hi Riverlily. I don't have much more to offer that has not already been said, but I did want to welcome you to HealingWell Chronic Fatigue forum, and say that I hope you continue to post, ask...
thanks flannery for the suggestion. i am not so familiar with GABA and will do a little investigation. Meanwhile I do take a slew of supplements prescribed for me by my psychiatrist. as far as the...
Emerald and Flannery, it is great to see new members joining the board and I hope to see you sharing here often. emerald, I am glad you feel the aloe vera juice helped you. I have read that aloe vera...
I am filling out my social security disability forms, and I have a few questions: !. How did you express the variability of energy levels and abilities? I might be able to walk around the block one...
Hi dmscuba2, and welcome to the HealingWell Chronic Fatigue forum. Sorry you have been having such a rough time. You asked whether it was possible to feel the way you do and not have CFS. The answer...
Hi Bebs. I don't know about the specific post you are referring to, as I just started as a moderator, so unfortunately I can't really help with your specific case. However, usually a moderator will...
I found this recap of what the concern is regarding olive oil cleanses such as this, and thought it might be helpful. "Individuals having very small stones inside their gallbladder may be able to...
Tru, I think it is really great to share so-called "alternative" treatments. As a matter of fact, it is important to do so. I have always been a strong advocate of natural healing, and agree with you...
Hippimom, I am kind of glad you have not heard of this, only so I don't feel so out of it! (lol!) Anyway, here is a link to a PDF version of this scale if you are interested....
I just learned about the Bell's CFS disability scale. I have never heard of this until just now! If I look at it, my symptoms seem to be somewhere around 30. Do your doctors use this scale? Is it...
Thanks Keah. I agree. This is a very extreme cleanse that could not be done by just anyone, and for some would be downright dangerous. Cleanses can be done when one has a certain amount of good...
Annabelle, you obviously have a lot going on. Certainly many of your symptoms fall under the CFS banner. Remember that CFS stands fro Chronic Fatigue SYNDROME, and a syndrome is not a specific...
Really glad to hear it, Orion! (((Hugs!))) of relief to the both of you...
Thanks a lot, hippimom and sparker and bee! HW has been a great support to me over the past months, so I am happy to be part of things. I'm still recovering from a Crash (energy crash, that is) but I...
Hi Annaelle! And welcome to HealingWell's chronic fatigue forum. You will find lots of good information and support. Sorry you are not feeling well. Fatigue and weakness can be symptoms of so many...
Howdy Neighbor! I have been following your posts, and had no idea you were in the Twin Cities area! Amazing! Is Dr Dole a rheumatologist or what type of specialty? I did check out the webpage, but...
Welcome Back, Hippimom2. I wish we could all pass so peacefully, surrounded by those we love and who love us. I am glad you could be there for your grandmother, and that your children were able to...
Could anyone here recommend a good doctor for fibro/CFS in the Minneapolis/St Paul area? I would appreciate any referrals. Also, is there an advocacy organization for people suffering these types of...
I was thinking some more about your post. Again, this will be fairly brief, but I'll add as I can. One thing that I have learned is to not use the word "tired." It is too innocuous of a word to...
Hey Angie (((HUGS!))) I'm sorry your family isn't supporting you in the way you would like. Honestly though, I think if you ain't been there there's no way to get it. My dad still thinks I should...
Dear Amyapo, Fibro and CFS have very similar symptom profiles. Both have fatigue and pain, but in general the main guiding symptom of fibro is pain, and the main one for CFS is debilitating fatigue....
Hey Bebs! Thanks a lot for passing these "recipes" on. With my accident came a sudden chemical sensitivity as well. Fortunately I had already been using non-toxic cleaning products for many years. I...