WHAT IS CFIDS?
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What is CFIDS/CFS/ME? Chronic Fatigue and Immune Dysfunction Syndrome, or CFIDS, is a debilitating and complex disorder characterized by profound fatigue that is not improved by bed rest and that may be worsened by physical or mental activity. Persons with CFIDS (known as “PWCs”) most often function at a substantially lower level of activity than they were capable of before the onset of illness. In addition to these key defining characteristics, patients report various nonspecific symptoms, including weakness, muscle pain, impaired memory and/or mental concentration, insomnia, and post-exertional fatigue lasting more than 24 hours. In some cases, CFIDS can persist for years. The cause or causes of CFIDS have not been identified and no specific diagnostic tests are available. Moreover, since many illnesses have incapacitating fatigue as a symptom, care must be taken to exclude other known and often treatable conditions before a diagnosis of CFIDS is made. CFIDS is also known as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) and Myalgic Encephalopathy (ME). Because of the trivializing nature of the name “Chronic Fatigue,” there is now a movement underway in the US to change the name so that it more accurately reflects the complexity and severity of the condition.
Effective January 1, 2010 Houston CFIDS Association will become inactive. I will continue to provide individual support and information via
junglejane1426@att.net
713.682.2883
Thank you all for the support shown me the last 2 ½ years. I regret not completing my original mission. If you would like to run the association, everything is easily transferable.
Wishes for a wonderful new year with final inspirations:
We must be willing to get rid of the life we’ve planned, so as to have the life that is waiting for us. Joseph Campbell (or as I say create a new normal)
Have patience with all things, but chiefly have patience with yourself. Do not lose courage in considering your own imperfections but instantly set about remedying them – every day begin the task anew. Saint Francis de Sales (or as I say love yourself, defend yourself, and fight the bad guys)
CFIDS/CFS teaches patience and perseverance