Posted on September 30, 2007.
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Dr. John W. Gow’s Research Shows Promise of Diagnostic Test for ME/CFS/CFIDS
 Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (M.E., ME) — referred to as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) per CDC definition in the United States or Chronic Fatigue and Immune Dysfunction Syndrome (CFIDS) — is a complex disorder characterized by persistent fatigue, musculoskeletal pain, and post-exertional malaise. (Malaise is usually referred to as the feeling of bodily discomfort at the beginning of an illness; in ME/CFS, malaise is not limited to the onset to the illness, but for those with exercise-intolerant ME/CFS, it is the pain, discomfort, and depression that can follow any exertion.) Because the mechanism of fatigue in CFS is not known and as no reliable diagnostic test is available, misdiagnosis is common and treatment regimes vary.
T-shirts and Gift Ideas Index for the “a nap is only nice when it’s a luxury, not a necessity” design
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Posted on September 26, 2007.
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Diagnosed with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) at age 9, Casey Fero’s short life was one plagued with headaches, cognitive difficulties, muscle weakness, exhaustion, and other problems associated with that condition. Despite such struggles, his mother — Pat Fero, who was diagnosed with CFS prior to Casey’s birth and is President of the Wisconsin CFS Association — recently told the CFSAC (The Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Advisory Committee of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services) that Casey had just completed two years of community college, had a summer job, and was looking forward to beginning courses at the University of Wisconsin. Sadly, that was not to be.
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Posted on December 13, 2005.
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Ewan McGregor and Scarlett Johansson are clones on the run in
Michael Bay’s futuristic action film The Island.
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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.
Posted on November 11, 2005.
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Mycoplasma refers to any parasitic, pathogenic microorganism of the genus Mycoplasma. Mycoplasma lack a true cell wall, are gram-negative, and need sterols such as cholesterol for growth. In humans, one species referred to as “pleuropneumonia-like organism” is a primary cause of nonbacterial pneumonia.
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Posted on November 8, 2005.
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 News from The CFIDS Association of America is that: “On July 14, 2005, the National Institutes of Health issued a Request for Applications (RFA) titled ‘Neuroimmune Mechanisms and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.’ The announcement states that approximately $4,000,000 has been set aside for successful applications, including an intention to fund 6-10 new studies.”
Additional Studies Details and How to Write to Thank “NIH Director Dr. Elias Zerhouni” Advocacy Information
NIH RFA Info
Posted on November 7, 2005.
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Nevada CFS Research Center
 CFIDS.org is reporting that, thanks to the work of advocates Annette and Harvey Whittemore whose daughter Andrea has struggled with CFIDS for more than 17 years, the state of Nevada has approved funding for a state-of-the-art clinic and research center for Chronic Fatigue [and Immune Dysfunction] Syndrome and cancer research. For more information, read Out & About: Something to Celebrate.
Posted on November 6, 2005.
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Meditation Techniques Can Provide Pain Relief
Meditation, in its simplest form, is simply a way of calming your inner mind and bringing it into balance with your body. This balance can let your body ease its way into providing you with relief from the pain associated with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Fibromyalgia, arthritis, and other disabling conditions.
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Posted on November 5, 2005.
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by Pamela Rice Hahn
Many of the symptoms of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia also overlap with those associated with Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS). Exposures that trigger MCS, which is also sometimes referred to as chemical hypersensitivity, sick building syndrome, or environmental illness, can result in symptoms of fatigue, difficulty concentrating, depressed mood, memory loss, weakness, dizziness, headaches, heat intolerance, and arthralgias (joint pains). Depending on the individual and the severity of the person’s MCS, symptoms can be triggered by perfumes, public restroom and other room deodorizers, exhaust fumes, insecticides, and scents from laundry and cleaning products, general cleaning supplies, and nail polish or nail polish remover, to name a few.
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A professional writer since 1984, Pamela Rice Hahn is the author of more than 20 published books.