Clouds in a blue sky, Title reads: Assessment and diagnosis at the chronic fatigue clinic, an update on my ME/cfs journey.

My Assessment And Diagnosis At The Chronic Fatigue Clinic

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I attended my first appointment with the Chronic Fatigue Clinic today. I finally have an official diagnosis of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (also known as Myalgic Encephalomyelitis). At last! I was referred to the CFS clinic by my doctor about 5 months ago, but the waiting lists are long. I’ve been searching for help online in the meantime and just doing what I can to manage alone. The clinic is about 45 minutes away and requires a couple of changeovers by…

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Char standing in front of her desk. She has dark circles under her eyes. Title Reads: When I'm Too Weak To Eat The Food I've Prepared

When Preparing A Meal Makes You Weak

It’s been a very weak and shaky few days. Trying to live within my very low energy limits is not easy. I seem to be crashing constantly. It makes managing everyday tasks like cooking and cleaning quite difficult. When Cooking Makes You Collapse Yesterday I rested all morning then at midday I made a salad and almost collapsed, fortunately my bed is just a few steps from my kitchenette! I praise God for this tiny flat, God knew what was…

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A bouquet of yellow roses in a vase. Title Reads: The randomness of my symptoms, a personal update

The Randomness Of My Post Viral Symptoms

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This week I’d say my main issue has been pain. I’d wake up in pain, in the night, and in the morning. I’ll have aches all day, toothache, headaches, migraines, stabbing pain, hip pains, light sensitivity pain… All sorts. I’d still have a bunch of other symptoms too, but overall I’d say it’s been a relatively good week anyway. A Variety Of Random Symptoms I can function in the house with pain. I read, draw, cook, eat, maybe wash some…

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