 Because many diagnosed with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia also deal with Multiple Chemical Sensitivities (MCS) also known as Environmental Illness (EI) — which can include allergies and/or sensitivities to preservatives, food additives, or food itself, and because many diagnosed with Fibromyalgia must also contend with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), knowing which food additives are good, safe additives isn’t always easy to determine. (For example, in my case it doesn’t matter what’s added to bread in any efforts to make it more healthful; if the bread contains preservatives, it’s going to cause me to get a yeast rash. That sometimes doesn’t happen when I eat bread without preservatives; for me, I’ve found that yeast products are safest when I make my own using flour that I’ve ground myself and I now usually limit myself to sour dough bread that I make myself. –Pamela Rice Hahn) Learning what’s safe for you to eat is an ongoing process of education, diligence, and trial-and-error.
To help in your efforts to educate yourself about additives that can adversely affect your health, consult:
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What is Fibromyalgia?
Defining Fibromyalgia
 Fibromyalgia — which is also sometimes referred to as Fibromyalgia Syndrome, Fibromyositis, Fibrositis, or Myofascial pain syndrome — is a chronic disorder characterized by tenderness in localized areas of the neck, spine, shoulders, and hips sometimes referred to as tender points or pressure points.
What are some of the other symptoms associated with Fibromyalgia?
In addition to the tender points, Fibromyalgia is also associated with other body disturbances, including:
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Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, which is sometimes also referred to as Chronic Fatigue Immune Dysfunction Syndrome (CFIDS) or Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (M.E. or ME), is an illness characterized by prolonged, devastating fatigue and other symptoms, such as sleep disruptions. Fibromyalgia is a chronic disorder also characterized by the devastating fatigue and weakness associated with Chronic Fatigue; however, its symptoms can also include muscle tenderness and spasms, sleep disturbances, irritable bowel syndrome, and other body disturbances. Sleep disturbances are associated with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia. A good night’s sleep is important for a healthy mental outlook and a healthy body. The suggestions in this Chronic Fatigue Syndrome- and Fibromyalgia-specific article will help you get the good night’s sleep that you need.
Insomnia Tips for Those with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia
by Ouida Stephens, RN
A good night’s sleep eludes many people and is a major problem for many Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Fibromyalgia, and other chronic illness patients.
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A professional writer since 1984, Pamela Rice Hahn is the author of more than 20 published books.