My first thought is, are you sure you really have CFS? I mean, do you have CFS according to the Canadian Consensus Criteria, the real deal? I have heard so many stories of complete reversals, that turn out not to be actual ME/CFS, because the US diagnostic criteria is so wide open that sometimes other diseases get thrown in the same "bucket." Do you have "post-exertional fatigue?" My second thought is, I have a lot of faith in naturopathy, so I think if anyone could truly get this to go into remission, it would be an ND! Would you mind sharing more of what your ND has taught you to help overcome your symptoms? I see acupuncture and some herbs... what else?
I am happy for you, and I just wish that all women with M.E. could have access to wholistic medicine like naturopathy, chiropractor, acupuncture, massage, help with nutrition and supplements, etc. I used to be able to afford it when I was healthy and working, but now I am too sick to work and I'm on Medicaid (which doesn't cover any of that, but should!) Oh the irony, that I now can't afford a naturopath right when I need one most! I think a lot of women are in the same boat, a-nd I think it is downright criminal that we can't access wholistic medicine with all insurance policies. Western medicine just doesn't deal well with chronic pain, or with chronic unexplained illness- just fills us full of prescriptions. When I'm out of pain and awake, I'm usually pretty stoned too, which is just as disabling in a different way. Anyway, good luck with your regimen, and please elaborate more about what you're doing. Congratulations on feeling healthier. It gives me hope, that someday I can get there too.
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My first thought is, are you sure you really have CFS? I mean, do you have CFS according to the Canadian Consensus Criteria, the real deal? I have heard so many stories of complete reversals, that turn out not to be actual ME/CFS, because the US diagnostic criteria is so wide open that sometimes other diseases get thrown in the same "bucket." Do you have "post-exertional fatigue?" My second thought is, I have a lot of faith in naturopathy, so I think if anyone could truly get this to go into remission, it would be an ND! Would you mind sharing more of what your ND has taught you to help overcome your symptoms? I see acupuncture and some herbs... what else?
I am happy for you, and I just wish that all women with M.E. could have access to wholistic medicine like naturopathy, chiropractor, acupuncture, massage, help with nutrition and supplements, etc. I used to be able to afford it when I was healthy and working, but now I am too sick to work and I'm on Medicaid (which doesn't cover any of that, but should!) Oh the irony, that I now can't afford a naturopath right when I need one most! I think a lot of women are in the same boat, a-nd I think it is downright criminal that we can't access wholistic medicine with all insurance policies. Western medicine just doesn't deal well with chronic pain, or with chronic unexplained illness- just fills us full of prescriptions. When I'm out of pain and awake, I'm usually pretty stoned too, which is just as disabling in a different way. Anyway, good luck with your regimen, and please elaborate more about what you're doing. Congratulations on feeling healthier. It gives me hope, that someday I can get there too.
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