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Questions and Answers (Q&A), Our Way
Insightful, Conversational, Encouraging,
Long-winded, and from Experience

CFS/CFIDS - Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
FM/FMS - Fibromylagia Syndrome
OI - Orthostatic Intolerance
What to do First Q. I'm Newly Diagnosed. Now What?
Q. How do I use this Website most Effectively?
Cognitive/
Mental
Processing
 Thinking
Reading
Listening
Speaking
Memory
Work SSDI Q. Is it possible to get Social Security Disability?
Symptoms,

Poor Circulation,

Orthostatic
Intolerance		 Breathing
Temp
Heart rate
 Blood pr.
Sweating
Sleepiness
Thirst
Hunger		 Q. Can chills be related to dehydration? (added April 2010)

Q. Do others have trouble getting a satisfying breath?

Q. Is there help for tense and achy shoulders and neck?
     [Coat Hanger Pain]

Q. What is Orthostatic Intolerance (OI) and the
      connection to CFS/FM?

Q. What are symptoms of Mitral Valve Prolapse
      Syndrome / Dysautonomia (MVPS/D)?

Q. Why does a CFS/FM group discuss MVPS/D?
Anesthesia

Medical ID		 Surgery
Dental
Procedures

 Q. Anesthesia & Procedure Preparation:
     What's different if I have CFS, FM, OI, MVPS?
Q. Where do I find Medical ID, Wallet Cards? I'd like to list my drug sensitivities somewhere!
Communication
About
Illness		 Q. Naming vs Describing Symptoms:
    Why is that important?
    Why don't people understand my "Anxiety"?
Q. How might I respond to "You look good."?
     [Under Construction]
Help Around
The House		 Q. Is there help organizing, paperwork, shopping...
Q. Is there help with cleaning, personal care?
Spouse/Carer Q. Any words to help me help my spouse?
Functional
Clothing		 Bib aprons
Support
Hose		 Q. Is everyone else clumsy, spilling stuff?
Q. Are support hose really worth the trouble?
     Where do I get them?
Attitude
Appreciation
Q. What is HeartMath? Why do you mention it?
Q. Where can I learn about your companion group dedicated to attitude and gratitude?


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We are not medical professionals. We write from experience. Use what you find here at your own risk, for your own rewards.
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Updated April 20,  2010