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Our members may come from many countries but we are united in our determination to learn from, and to assist, one another in moving beyond the obstacles imposed upon us by our illness.
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Fibromyalgia Syndrome is a complex debilitating health disorder which is characterized primarily by widespread musculoskeletal pain and is often accompanied by a range of other symptoms including fatigue, sleep disturbances, gastrointestinal problems, thyroid dysfunction, headaches, and brain fog. There is historical evidence that this condition has been in existence for hundreds of years but only in the last 25 years has fibromyalgia achieved recognition from the medical community as a…See More
"Thank you for sharing your moving story; I see many similarities with miine. Unfortunately my brain is not functioning too well right now so I cannot provide any intelligent reply. Just know that you are not alone. "
"hi Lynn that sounds like it was quite a trip. sure hope that you get some positive results from the trial, anything that would help. i have been tested for diabetes, at least twice. negative. i think i do get hypoglycemic.…"
"Ian, I have been with ME for close to 20yrs, you need immune panel done. I waited too long. Where are you. Call CFIDS in MA. I will post number when I can find it. I only know USA.
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"Rob, were u ever tested for diabetes? Private message is a good way.....I would like to compare some blood work, since it is said there is no two of us with same results.
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"Hi Rob, I hope you are having a BETTER day!!!! This is a crazy illness!!!!!! Well, I am back from my journey up North. I was not really at "Stanford" but more people would know of it than where I went was Mountain…"
"Hi,
I have ME/CFS/FM, multiple food and chemical sensitivities, IBS, GERD, etc- tried everything and finally (almost) gave up on feeling better, was just trying to manage pain and fatigue and figure out how to get through the day. I see…"
"My boyfriend asks me now how come i don't talk to him anymore when we go lie down to go to sleep and it almost feels like I can't, i'm just too dam tired to talk. Perhaps it is somethign like that...he says i turn into a…"
Should you only be interested in learning about severe fatigue, chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) or fibromyalgia we invite you to visit: www.cfsknowledgecenter.com. It is an open access website.
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Our mission is to help members move beyond the obstacles imposed upon them. We seek to facilitate the free and open exchange of information on ME/CFS, fibromyalgia and related illnesses among those who know the most about the true impact of these afflictions.
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An extraordinarily gifted yoga instructor from India with long history of helping those afflicted with debilitating illnesses, including ME/CFS and fibromyalgia has agreed to participate in creating a ground breaking series of videos in association with cfsKnowledgeCenter, the non-profit organization which developed and maintains this, and other websites.
Production arrangements are now being made. Shooting is expected to commence very soon. Formal announcements of the participants in the series will be made upon completion of post production editing.
While our initial funding goal has been met to allow us to begin production, we continue to seek additional funding to allow us to broaden our initial objectives to cover fibromyalgia as well as ME/CFS.
If you'd like to help, please consider a donation of as $5, or more as your circumstances allow, please click on the PayPal logo or link below.
Alternatively, you may send a personal check or money order to: cfsKnowledgeCenter, Post Office Box1611, Loxahatchee, FL 33470, USA.
Noted expert, Dr. Kenneth J. Friedman, discusses various aspects of ME/CFS in very clear and direct terms in this unique series of video created by cfsKnowledgeCenter. View all of them in our Video section. Download them from our Facebook page or from our YouTube page.
Kenneth Friedman, Ph.D., is a member of the Board of Directors of the IACFS/ME, Associate Professor of Pharmacology and Physiology, New Jersey Medical School (retired) and a member of the Board of Advisors of cfsKnowledgeCenter.
We've re-organized our Continuing News Stories by giving each of the following articles their own page. You'll find the links to each within the InTheNews section as well as those immediately shown below.
Clear insights and actionable information from widely recognized authorities are the hallmarks of the Expert Assistance series of videos produced specifically for those afflicted with ME/CFS and related illnesses.
The entire Expert Assistance video series is now available AT NO CHARGE.
View them as many times as you like. Tell your friends, and physician, about them. Both patients and medical professionals will find them an excellent, and frequently referenced, source of valuable information.
When viewing the series, we hope you will also take a moment to consider their value to your pocketbook as well as your path towards wellness. We hope that you will respond in kind and support this effort to provide you with Expert Assistance with a contribution to keep the community up and running and able to continue to produce these ground breaking videos for you.
Please sign a petition to the Minister of Health of Canada to Fund research for patients with myalgic encephalomyelitis whether a resident of Canada or not. Link to sign or click on flag above.
The ME/CFS & FM Patient Survey is a blind (names withheld) research study to gather data from around the world from those afflicted with ME/CFS & FM to further research into the disease. Everyone who is afflicted with ME/CFS or FM is encouraged to take the survey.
Over 450 people have completed the study thus far. Have You? It's important that we assist the research on ME/CFS in every way we can. Please help, it takes just a few minutes of your time. Learn more about and take the ME/CFS & FM Patient Survey
The ME/CFS Case Definition Survey is a standardized guide for clinicians and research scientists for the evaluation of the impact of various specific symptoms upon those afflicted. It is presented in conjunction with the ME/CFS research team at the University of Miami.
Dr Nancy Klimas is delighted that so far over 675 people from around the world have taken the survey. Won't you please join them?
If you are a current or former resident of the UK who has dealt with the UK medical system, please help us to gather the data needed to work for change. To take the survey please go to the UK Group.
Got a question about ME/CFS? Be sure to Ask Dr Hyman.
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A four year old used, but very serviceable, laptop computer is being given away.
The fully functional computer is a Hewlett Packard DV6000 laptop with a Microsoft XP operating system. It is the personal property of Dan Moricoli since new and is in excellent condition.
Installed programs include the Microsoft Office Suite including; Word, Excel, Outlook…
Lawsuit claims Harvey Whittemore embezzled millions of dollars from former business partners
Written by Martha Bellisle, Jan. 27, 2012
The former business partners of Harvey Whittemore, a well-known Nevada lobbyist, land-developer, businessman and lawyer, filed a civil lawsuit Friday claiming he embezzled millions of dollars from the Wingfield company they ran together and misappropriated corporate funds and assets.
We've re-organized our Continuing News Stories by giving each of the following articles their own page. You'll find the links to each within the 
It doesn’t always take a village; sometimes it just takes a…
