Do supplements work?

I've not heard of them.. I have tried all sorts of things. I think one at a time is a good idea. I haven't slept well as it is a huge part of it. there are so many symptoms to this illness. I have not worked for three months to give me time to rest.. I have had physio. huge amounts of natural remedies which cost me a fortune. read recently about a study in Norway about absorbic acid and vit b12. that specialist believed it was a bunch of illnesses which is why there is so many symptoms so hence a lot to figure out. I've done sleep apps. breathing. coucelling massages.. I have given up on spending money( that I don't have).

back to part time work which I love. and keeps me grounded.

so good luck with trying stuff. but take care not to try ripped off.

find your happy place.. mine is the beach.

take it easy on yourself and have kind people around d you. good luck.

jane

If you have the virus, there is no Rx that will combat it directly. However, if your body is deficient in making or absorbing the vitamins and nutrients your body need to function well with or without CFS/ME you should take suppliments that help those body systems work better.

Do not be fooled by miracle cures for just about everything. The CFS/ME symptoms are found with MANY other illnesses and almost NO medical professional really understand CFS/ME so mis-diagnosis of the illness is widespread and what treatments are suggested are based on unscientific testimonials that send sufferers to the wolves of "alternative" medical quacks and outrageous costs for "recommended" physical and vitamin based treatments that CANNOT really touch what is causing the symptoms from the CFS/ME virus.

I've tried various supplements over the years including different herbal and homeopathic ones but I wouldn't say I noticed much difference when taking them. I haven't tried the D ribose but think the Co enzyme Q10 might have helped a little. I'm currently using a Linwoods seed/nut blend which also has Co Q10 in it on my porridge in the morning (along with Chia seeds and some raw cacoa powder) and think I have felt slightly better since taking it. But I've also been trying to change my diet and am finding lentil soup, spinach, avocados and sweet potatoes and spinach helpful. I take a multivitamin too. I've felt slightly better the last 4 months and managed to attend a 6 week stress control course then had a relapse, rested a lot and started doing guided relaxations again which I found really helpful. I picked up again then managed to go back to a remedial yoga class which I hadn't managed to attend for about 4 years and had an energy boost afterwards two weeks. Sadly last week I didn't listen to my body and attended the class when my muscles were still sore and have now had another bad relapse so have spend half of this week in bed. I feel I'm doing something right some of the time but just need to work out what it is! You just need to keep trying different things and find out what works for you.

Hi Pet,

It really saddens me that sufferers of this awful sickness are left to fend for ourselves; the medical industry having no sense of urgency or motivation to find a cure since only 2 million American are afflicted! There is nothing that can done currently to bring relief from the viral infection. If your body needs better nutrition, eating a balanced diet with plenty of protein will help keep it functioning but the mental/ physical breakdown is ongoing and it's a moving target as to what will temporarily offer some relief or a tiny lift. It NEVER LASTS. I've tried CBD and it didn't help me at all.

The ONLY relief I can consistently count on is vaping THC in a 90+ % purity. I get immediate relief in all areas. If you have access. Try it. You'll find a friend in a puff or 2. Adderal helps in the morning and if I must go out. But it is a dangerous road to walk if you have an addictive tendency.