I've had CFIDS for twenty-one years this month. I have a doc I've been working with in Santa Rosa for years--now living in Sonoma, so this works for me. My...
Dear CEFSFB Group, My name is Briana O'Higgins and I am a graduate student in the Social Documentation Program at the University of California, Santa Cruz. I ...
According to the research from the Mayo Clinic: An injury or trauma, particularly in the upper spinal region, may trigger the development of fibromyalgia in...
Hi! Just in case you haven't heard suggest you look into this: www.vicd.info/clinicaltrial.html Believe a followup clinical trial may be recruited for soon....
We would like to invite anyone else that you might know to be part of a 3 month Clinical Trial research study for individuals who suffer with Fibromyalgia,...
Hello! I am definetly interested in participating and I most likely meet the criteria! I'm 30, female and have severe intense chronic pain due to severe...
Hi there, I'm new to this group and new to being diagnosed with cfid's. I'm having a difficult time adjusting and figuring out what it means in terms of how to...
Hi Terri, It's hard to respond well without knowing more about you and your situation. The only thing I can say with confidence is -- as much as possible,...
Hi Terri, Welcome to the group. Welcome. We are a great group of people. My major challenges are fibromyalgia and peripheral neuropathy. I have just been...
Hi, Hopefully by now you have found a solution. Have you tried calling the manufacturers of your medications? There is a program which offer meds to people who...
Hi, What is the cost of the radiographs? I am not able to drive to Hayward (from Oakland). Would it be possible to combine my appointment with another patient...
Congratulations Linda!!! I'm so happy for you for getting your disability approved. Can't wait to talk to you about it. Terri, I agree with what Susan s....
Great advice, Susan!! Everything you've said has been true for my experience, too~ it's been sixteen years for me and I'm much better but still working on it~...
Hello CEFSFB Group, I am somewhat new to this group as well. I’ve had CFS for 3.5 yrs and would love to get some advice on a couple things from you all. 1) I...
All the suggestions so far are good and fit with my experience. I've had CFIDS for 26 years this month. I crashed two days before Thanksgiving in 1986. My...
The following email was sent to my personal email and I thought it should be shared with all. I hope this is true. [:D] Linda Burgess Mark, I know a woman...
I wanted to thank eveyone who replied to my post. I was moved by your thoughtful, thorough, and supportive replies. I took everyones replies to heart and in...
Hi Linda, Good to hear from you and thank you for your questions. The Upper Cervical Radiographs are $150.00 and they are taken at the Specific Chiropractic...
To the new people who recently posted: I also want to say something about my experience. I came down with CFIDS in 1985 and I pushed myself for years trying to...
Thanks so much for your post, Sarah! It resonates w/my own experience and w/what I was trying to say in my post a few days ago! It's so great for me to hear...
I really needed to read this post. I've been on the pity potty and have been feeling pretty depressed in deciding that leaving my job is the best thing for ...
I'm needing to go to the dentist for cleaning, cavities, crown etc. I have dental insurance for the first time in 2 years. I was wondering if there are special...
For those of you who have responded and are interested in participating in the study we are making Tuesday (11/13 and 11/20) and Thursday (11/15 and 11/22)...
Hi Folks, I'm not new to this group, but I'm not actually sure I've ever posted anything. Deborah, I think what you've written here was very eloquent and even...
Terri, I can only make suggestions as they relate to FM. There are two things I insist on when I go to the dentist: 1. I make sure they give me a room that...
I want to apoligize to everyone for an error I made regarding the 22nd of November. I got a little ahead of myself and did not realize that the 22nd was...
Since it doesn't look like this has been a topic or thread of its own since March and there may be new people I thought I'd make sure people know some of...
Hello to all the recent writers, I appreciate the depth and advice that has come up lately. It is wonderful to feel the support for newcomers and wish I had...
Hello Everyone, Many of you have inquired about the clinical trial and have made the initial steps to get started. We are very hopeful and excited to see the...
Hello, I would be interested in reading the research about this. Do you have any suggestions as to where I find more information about this. It sounds...