by Pamela Rice Hahn
(Written in 2005)
I took the Terry Schiavo issue very personally.
I’m of the opinion that once a judge sentences somebody with one disability to die an agonizing death from starvation and dehydration, it’s just a matter of time before that bar is lowered to include another disability and then another….
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 Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), which is also sometimes referred to as Chronic Fatigue Immune Dysfunction Syndrome (CFIDS) or Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (M.E.), is a condition characterized by the primary symptom of a prolonged, persistent debilitating fatigue not relieved by rest and not directly caused by other conditions. In general, a diagnosis for CFS requires that the tiredness is severe enough for at least a 50% decrease in the patient’s ability to participate in ordinary activities. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) describes CFS as a distinct disorder with specific symptoms and physical signs, based on the exclusion of other possible causes.
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For most designs, you can choose from a t-shirt, coffee mug. set of postcards, set of greeting cards or note cards, apron, coaster, framed tile, sweatshirt, and other gift gear.
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Posted on April 30, 2010.
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 Is fatigue an everyday part of your life? One minute you have insomnia. The next minute you can’t stay awake. Whether your fatigue problems stem from a disabling chronic illness like Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS, CFIDS), a disabling chronic condition, or simply from the stress of having so many things to do and so little time to do them, you’ll like these “My To Do List” designs. The To Do List consists of 5 parts: 1. Get out of bed; 2. Try to stay awake; 3. Go back to bed; 4. Try to sleep; and 5. Repeat.
This page is the index to the “my to do list” t shirt and gift idea designs in the Chronic-Illness.org T-Shirts and Gift Shop.
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 Give encouragement to anyone facing the challenge of receiving unsolicited medical advice about his or her disabling chronic illness or show that you won’t let unsolicited medical advice about your disabling chronic illness get the best of you with these humorous “my disabling chronic illness is more real than your imaginary medical expertise” t-shirt and gift ideas. This page is the index to “my disabling chronic illness is more real than your imaginary medical expertise” t shirt and gift idea designs in the Chronic-Illness.org T-Shirts and Gift Shop. For most designs, you can choose from a t-shirt, coffee mug. set of postcards, set of greeting cards or note cards, apron, coaster, framed tile, sweatshirt, and other gift gear.
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Posted on April 29, 2010.
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This page is the index to “Grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know where to hide the bodies of anyone whoever said, ‘You’re perfectly healthy; it’s all in your head.’” Chronic Illness Serenity Prayer awareness t-shirt and gift idea designs in the Chronic-Illness.org T-Shirts and Gift Shop.
For most designs, you can choose from a t-shirt, coffee mug. set of postcards, set of greeting cards or note cards, apron, coaster, framed tile, sweatshirt, and other gift gear.
Posted on April 28, 2010.
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 Give encouragement to anyone facing the challenge of fatigue caused by chronic illness or a disabling chronic condition (or anyone who is just plain tired) or show that you won’t let fatigue get the best of you with these humorous “I operate at three speeds: slow, slower, asleep” t-shirt and gift ideas. This page is the index to “I operate at three speeds: slow, slower, asleep” t shirt and gift idea designs in the Chronic-Illness.org T-Shirts and Gift Shop. In addition, there are some related designs shown on this page as well. Some are serious; others are humorous. For most designs, you can choose from a t-shirt, coffee mug. set of postcards, set of greeting cards or note cards, apron, coaster, framed tile, sweatshirt, and other gift gear.
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Posted on April 27, 2010.
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Posted on November 13, 2005.
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Could a primitive parasitic, pathogenic microorganism capable of growing in living tissue cell structures without killing the cells be responsible for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Fibromyalgia, Rheumatoid Arthritis, and some other chronic conditions?
Mycoplasma, which refers to any parasitic, pathogenic microorganism of the genus Mycoplasma, could be the culprit. Mycoplasma lack a true cell wall, are gram-negative, and need sterols such as cholesterol for growth.
To learn more, refer to:
Mycoplasma Articles and Mycoplasma Research
Audio Interviews about Mycoplasma
Posted on November 12, 2005.
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Audio interviews of Prof. Garth Nicolson and Dr. Stan Monteith on a variety of topics about opportunistic infections.
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A professional writer since 1984, Pamela Rice Hahn is the author of more than 20 published books.