Recent content by NorthernHarrier

Yes- many of us with FMS and CFS had mono and-or other viral infections earlier. The most important factor in choosing a specialist is, IMO, whether they are familiar with treating people with FMS or other illnesses associated with central nervous system dysfunction. You need someone who...

Yep: I was sick with mono for an entire academic year in grad school, but also had other viruses when I was a child. I've had terrible IBS since my teen years and was diagnosed as having FMS in my 30's. There is a lot of clinical evidence associating viral infections with central nervous system...

Yes, fibro, CFS, myofacial pain, etc, are very isolating for many of us. I have symptoms that are debilitating, and leave me very tired, as well. In addition, it takes all the energy I have just to get through the work week, and then some.

Hello Everybody! I know, I know... I should have registered with this forum long ago, as I was diagnosed with Fibro and CFS in 1994. I have long thought of joining a good fibro forum, but my struggles with my symptoms, particularly gut problems, joint pain, and fatigue, have eaten up most of...