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My name is Patricia and I am a 41 year old mother of 2. I was diagnosed with Post Viral Fatigue Syndrome in April of last year following a nasty bout of shingles....I was quite literally 'floored', both by the diagnosis and the symptoms!The mental and physical ehaustion was extreme.
I have worked as an A' level teacher in a grammar school for the last 18 years and previous to getting ill was a fitness fanatic - walking, running, cycling, mountain climbing, swimming etc etc.
And now almost 12 months on I can just about manage a stroll on the promenade for about 15-20 mins - and that is on a good day!As for work - have no idea when or if I can ever go back. I am obviously some kind of a fruitcake as I actually love my job and really miss it.
Anyway I'm not here to whinge :fit:!
but I am interested to know if anyone as any information on things that have worked for them?
So far from talking to other sufferers I have come in contact with and by trying some things for myself I have found the following have helped me:
-Trying to cut sugar out of my diet and eating GI foods
-using relaxation tapes
-resting everyday for at least 2 hours (especially on the 'good' days when I feel I can manage without it)
- Sitting in my back garden and getting as much fresh air/sunshine as possible
-meditation
-watching old episodes of Willl and Grace( lent to me by a student I used to teach!) and renting old movies I've always wanted to see.
- I have a totally supportive doctor -a rarity judging by some of the things I've read
- believing that I will recover totally given time and patience( please do not burst my bubble on this one!)
So if you have anything at all that you have discovered is beneficial could you please post it?
Thanks
Patricia xx
Hi. I was diagnosed with m.e. nearly 5 years ago now. At first I was unable to walk, but slowly returned to being mobile again.
5 years on and I am back at work (part-time) and have a reasonably busy social life. I know everyone is different, and especially with illnesses like post viral, cfs, m.e., etc. it seems to be a case of finding what suits you and your body best.
I found letting go of 'past issues' has helped me a lot, as well as using E.F.T.regularly, meditation and of course Reiki. Staying positive , can be difficult at times, but it does really work and make a difference. 😮 ) Accepting what is going on for you is also helpful, by that I dont mean resignation to your condition- just dont beat yourself up about how you feel, and most of all be happy, and find joy wherever you can.
In some ways I feel blessed to have this condition, I appreciate much more than I ever did, and I never take anything or anyone for granted.
I now take time to smell the flowers along my way 😮 )
hope this helps
love and light
Hi there, the homeopathic remedy Gelsemium would be the number one remedy for post-viral fatigue conditions, but best to see a Homeopath for a consultation so that it is monitored. Bowen Technique is also becoming the number 1 treatment for pain relief in the body. Hope this is useful.
Cfs help
Dear CB,
I have had CFS for over 20 years and have just found some very helpful advice, which is not based on a lot of the nonsense from so called alternative healers.
Please get yourself a copy of the book 'From Fatigued To Fantastic' by DR J Teitelbaum (Amazon) the book describes how many people after having a virus, have in fact damaged their hormone system ie hypothalamus and adrenal glands. he shows that regular use of the easily obtainable hormone DHEA and maybe even corrtisol, can work wonders in a short time - and I can vouch for that.
Best regards Robert Davies.
Has the virus been treated?
Have you had CDSA's to check for bacterial infections?
cfs help
Just to add to my above post - There is some great info in Andy Cutlers book - Amalgam ILLness, that lays the blame for many ills on mercury poisoning from dental amalgams. that book also encourages the use of DHEA.