I sweat a lot. What causes that? Excess perspiration is a common symptom of both CFS/ME and FM. The etiology is not clear. Dysautonomia is common in CFS/ME/FM, and may cause perspiration (diaphoresis). Also, PWCs have a narrow comfort range for environmental temperatures. In other words, it is easy for a PWC to get overheated […]
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Coping with CFS/ME/FM, FibromyalgiaWhy do I wake up every morning feeling worse than when I went to bed? Most of us awaken feeling somewhat stiff and foggy-headed, but these feelings are relatively mild and short-lived. In PWCs, however, the stiffness is debilitating and the mental fogginess is pervasive and long lasting. Unlike their healthier counterparts, these symptoms typically […]
abnormal sleep, CFS, Chronic Fatigue SyndromeI never seem to get a good night’s sleep any more. What can you tell me about sleep? Sleep is one key to improvement in CFS, ME, and FM. Without sufficient restful sleep even normal healthy people feel tired, achy, and irritable; so imagine how PWCs would feel! There are at least 8 characteristics of […]
abnormal sleep, CFS Treatment, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Fibromyalgia, FM, MEWhat should I tell friends or employers who ask about CFS/ME/FM? Don’t you get tired of explaining?! If you explain “Chronic Fatigue Syndrome” the likely response is “oh yeah, I get tired a lot myself,” or “isn’t that the ‘Yuppie Flu’?” Both responses are justifiable grounds for homicide, in my opinion! At worst the word […]
ADA, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Fibromyalgia, Myalgic EncephalomyelitisGet the facts on CFS/ME/FM. Ask the Doctor is your opportunity to get questions about Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Myalgic Encephalomyelitis and Fibromyalgia answered by Dr. Lapp and Dr. Black at Hunter-Hopkins Center. [approved]Please feel free to submit questions for Dr. Lapp or Dr. Black to answer using the comment form or email us at drlapp@drlapp.net. […]
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