Personal Stories & Reports (revised)

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Postural Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) is a disorder caused when a patient has a pulse rate that is too fast when the patient stands. Symptoms include headache, rapid heartbeat, lightheadedness with prolonged standing, chronic fatigue, chest pain, and other nonspecific complaints. Many diagnosed with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and/or Fibromyalgia also suffer from this disorder.

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Whether you refer to it as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), Chronic Fatigue Immune and Dysfunction Syndrome (CFIDS), or Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (M.E.), the name alone cannot convey the devastation brought about by having to cope with this condition. The “fatigue” in the name refers to much more than just being tired. Those who suffer from this condition experience a fatiguing condition similar to how one feels when you have the flu. Only with the flu, you eventually get better. Imagine dealing with those muscle aches, the weakness, headaches, and other symptoms on a daily basis and you know how someone with CFS feels on a good day.

For more information, see: What is Chronic Fatigue Syndrome?

One of the most difficult things to deal with when confronted with a Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Fibromyalgia, or Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (M.E.) diagnosis is finding the support you need. This is especially difficult because your family and friends may be having difficulty understanding the changes in you — especially when you don’t understand those changes yourself.

Articles & Resources

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Canadian Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS, CFIDS), Fibromyalgia (FM, FMS), and Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME)  Support Groups

Revised information on Canadian Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS, CFIDS), Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME), and Fibromyalgia (FM, FMS) Support Groups.

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Index for the Hope for the Cure T-Shirt, poster, and gift idea design

Index for the listing of International Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS, CFIDS), Fibromyalgia (FM, FMS), and Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME) Support Groups:

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Index for the Hope for the Cure T-Shirt, poster, and gift idea design

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Canadian
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS, CFIDS)
Fibromyalgia (FM, FMS)
Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (M.E.)
Research:

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Index to the Coping sorta T-Shirt and Gift Idea Design

I still know many of the answers.

Just don’t expect me to give them to you immediately.

Some people call it CRS (Can’t Remember Stuff). I refer to it as DRS (Delayed Recall Syndrome). Thanks to DRS, I’ve had to give up on many of my dreams; however, I have decided that even with my new cognitive skills levels thanks to Chronic Fatigue Syndrome / Fibromyalgia, there is one way that I could realize my life-long dream of appearing on Jeopardy! It’d only take a slight change in the procedure. Imagine, if you will, Alex announcing something like: “We’ll return for Pam’s answers after this commercial.”

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Diastolic Cardiomyopathy is a disorder affecting the diastolic (when the heart muscle is relaxing between contractions) function of the heart.

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Anyone who copes with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS, CFIDS), Fibromyalgia (FM, FMS), or any other fatiguing disabling chronic condition or disease will be able to relate to this comic strip:

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Long Handle Brush and Comb

Index for the Property of Coping University t-shirt and gift idea design (shown on the left)

A long-handled brush and comb can help make life easier, especially for those with range-of-motion or mobility issues — and are among the must-have items for those who wish to make living alone easier. A long-handled brush and comb are especially important for those who have difficulty reaching above shoulder level.

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