Muscle relaxers like cyclobenzaprine
my dog Heidi and I have moved to a different place of our own
Carefully budgeting my energy when making appointments or other commitments.
No longer with husband who always put me down
after 13 years, finally having a doctor willing to learn about mecfs & is on this journey with me.
My husband of 31 years and granddaughter.
Medicine from a herbalist has removed the fatigue slightly so can get out of bed most days
Montmorency cherry juice
Hobbies
Acceptance of new life with fibro
Less Stress
Coenzyme Q10
norco
Pacing myself and knowing the signs to stop before I crash.
Fish Oil (helps with brain function)
Getting adequate sleep
Candida treatment
MitoQ + Acetyl L-Carnatine + Omega Essentials Maximum Strength Fish Oil
time
My Amazon Kindle
Paleo diet
High levels of Vit therapy helped increase energy levels
Positive people in my life
Anti-inflammatories
All my CFS/ME symptoms disappeared over 9 months with Candida diet. Then returned with a PTSD event 3 months later. Now the diet doesn't work.
getting off gluten
Elavil, to help me sleep and reduce migraines
Massages every 3 weeks
Trigger Point massage
Support from my husband, family, friends & dog
Having a good GP who is always open to trying different drug regimes.
Xyrem changed my life for 10 years, made me have almost no pain, didn't feel like a train had run over me every morning, but now, due to FDA, doc refuses to prescribe it!
Knowing what I can control and letting go of everything else.
Learning to pace myself
My partner who always fights with/for me
My puppy, boyfriend and family, couldn't have got to where I am without them
I have a gp/family doctor who believes in the reality of M.E.
Medication as much as not fully helpful
Stretching exercises, ideally every day; long walks when possible; swimming in the Y lap-pool (cool temp really helps pain!), general exercise when I can tolerate it, the spa and steam room; when I can afford it a massage.
Alongamento
Massages. Has to be at least twice a week, because it's expensive I can't maintain it.
My service dog(s). Without them I would be house-bound.
My children, who are my constant encouragement to do everything I can.
Acceptance helped me deal with my situation
Health psychologist
Viibryd
Stay the course! Focus on as if following the 'North star' keep moving toward a better quality of life.
Acceptance