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CFS Squared: Tales of CFS

Archive for the ‘Chronic Pain’ Category

April 30th, 2008

The Swan Song

This will be my last post for CFS Squared - Tales of CFS. I have enjoyed writing here, for the past two years. But it’s time for me to move on now.
I must say, that this last word stuff is a little daunting. I kind of want to sneak away - and leave you with […]

By laura -- 34 comments

April 20th, 2008

The I’m Tired Quote of the Day

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People who never achieve happiness are the ones who complain whenever they’re awake, and whenever they’re asleep, they are thinking about what to complain about tomorrow.~Adam Zimbler
Tags: adam zimbler, angry people, asleep, CFIDS, CFS, Chronic-Fatigue-Syndrome, complaining, fibromyalgia, FM, lunch, the-im-tired-quote-of-the-dayShare This

By laura -- 0 comments

March 23rd, 2008

Measure the Pain

Years ago, my doctor told me about a little trick I can use to figure out what kinds of actions are appropriate. I have long stopped using this, but it can be helpful. I can’t even remember what he called it, but I will call it “using the ruler”. You take a […]

By laura -- 0 comments

March 15th, 2008

CFS Squared Is….

First off, I want to thank everyone for the comments on this blog.  The comments are an integral part of this blog, the people who comment are just as important to CFS Squared as the writer.  I love being part of such a great community!
Now lets get down to business.  CFS Squared […]

By laura -- 0 comments

March 4th, 2008

CFS Makes A Common Cold Not So Common

I reported yesterday, that I was home sick because I was trying knock a heinous cold out of my system. Seems that my cold is not exactly the common variety.  On top this cold, I have a slight case of mono and a lung infection.  Normally, I can deal with one or […]

By laura -- 4 comments

February 20th, 2008

CFS - You Have a Choice

You have been feeling lousy for months. This flu you have has lasted a long time, and doesn’t show signs of leaving. You go to the doctor, for what is the 100th time. Your doc has given you every test known to man. Everything comes back negative. Finally, you are […]

By laura -- 11 comments

February 19th, 2008

Got Pot?

In case you missed it when I first announced that medicinal marijuana is available to purchase through vending machines. Here is an excerpt that originally aired on CNN via YouTube. I just have one question. Why are they choosing to do this in California? Wouldn’t certain areas of Canada be a […]

By laura -- 6 comments

February 9th, 2008

Why Do You Take Pills For CFS?

There are many ways to manage Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. Prescription drugs are just one way. Doctors will sometimes discuss lifestyle changes, and alternative therapy- but not always. Some will just push the pills. Why do you think this is?
How many people have seen an ad on television for prozac, ambien, or lyrica- […]

By laura -- 4 comments

February 3rd, 2008

Pilates to Help With Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

About a week ago, I hurt my back due to a negative energy attack.  But made the problem even worse by falling on some ice while carrying 2 guitars the following day, and then falling down some stairs, a few days later.
This was pain that I have never experienced before.  I am surprised, that I […]

By laura -- 4 comments

February 2nd, 2008

I am Going to Help Beat Breast Cancer

Last week, I mentioned on Baldiness that I wanted to wear a pink wig, which led me to fantasize about pink feather boas (oh not that kind of fantasy!)…..which led me to convince a co-worker, and family members to participate in the CIBC Run For the Cure race, in October.  Its’s a 5km run to […]

By laura -- 3 comments