Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Forums (ME/CFS Forums) at the PHOENIX RISING

Discuss non-research related ME/CFS News here in this forum.

THE MOST IMPORTANT THING WE CAN DO IS SPEAK WITH ONE VOICE as we fight for real research. We will never see an end to this unless everyone helps.

Post links to news articles, abstracts, etc about PUBLISHED RESEARCH SPECIFIC TO ME/CFS.

Find health news/research on another topic that you feel has implications for PWCs? Post it here.

Post information about clinical research projects currently seeking patient participants. Share your experiences.

Replication studies, genetics, effects, the endocrine connection, cohorts, immune system, murine viruses, cancer (!), etc.

Talk about test results, treatment options, transmission and personal issues.

Post interviews, blogs, talks, articles, images and events

Energy supplements, detox, herbal supplements, probiotics, adaptogens, antioxidants, anti-depressants, anti-anxiety drugs - it's all here - dive in and check out what's going.

Got pathogen problems? Discuss how you're trying to get rid of them. Antibiotics, Ampligen, Interferons, Nexavir, Valcyte, Valtrex, Vistide, Artesunate, etc. all are open game here.

Are derangements in the detoxification mechanisms at the heart of ME/CFS? Hash that subject out here.

From Dr. Chia's enteroviruses to Dr. De Meirleir's and Dr. Maes's bacterial overgrowth to Marian Lemles H2S hypothesis, the gut is in the news. Discuss food allergies and dietary issues here.

Acupuncture, massage, homeopathy, chiropractric, colonics, hyperbaric oxygen, aromatherapy...the list goes on and on. Dig into the multi-faceted world of alternative therapies here.

Has Amygdala Retraining, Lightning Process, meditation, Tai chi, QiGong, MBSR, neurofeedback, CBT or another 'mind/body' techniques brought you relief? Share details here.

Sleep problems, pain, difficulty standing, rapid heart beat, blood pressure problems, flu-like symptoms, fever, irritable bowel syndrome, vertigo, cognitive problems, sensitivity to odors, lights, sound, clumsiness, disorientation, perception problems

Here's the place to ask for doctor referrals and recommendations. Share your experiences of your time with your doctor.

What tests should my doctor order? What do my results mean? Are there special tests for ME/CFS?

Can lifestyle management make a big difference? Some research suggests it can. Discuss pacing, envelope therapy, sleep hygiene, diet, exercise , relationships, emotional factors and more in this forum.

Working and managing one's finances are two of the trickiest aspects of this disease and disability can be lifeline. Figure out how to manage these fundamental issues in this forum.

Topics related to spirituality and coping with CFS. Threads about how spirituality helps you, relevant experiences, useful resources, prayer lists, sincere questions, etc. Please respect other posters and do not tear down their views.

Announcements, Forum 'how to' questions, comments and suggestions all go here.

Discuss a project to create a Comprehensive Treatment Review Program to be folded into the PR Forums