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jannette10
jannette10

have noticed that what i am going through is so much like everyone

here

I am so so tired headaches ear pain body hurts and feels heavy - sleep - mostly 10-14 hours a day and still wake up shattered

cant motivate myself to do anything - just doze off during the day

for no reason

cant even be bothered to look after myself as i so tired

Is this CFS

been and had blood tests - what a joke - no results

so how do they diagnose CFS

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  • wknight
    wknight jannette10

    Posted

    It could be depression.

    There are other symptoms with CFS and you have to have had it for at least 6 months. CFS is often the diagnosis when everythung else has been eliminated which is a lot of tests as there are many things which can make you tired, 

    • jannette10
      jannette10 wknight

      Posted

      Do not have depression - been down that road - sometimes I wish it was that as it seems easier to cure

      this has been over 2 years of the back of 2 serious viral infections and

      all i have felt is my health and body give up

      not what i want feel

      but not depression - i can asure you

      thanks for replying

  • phillis55984
    phillis55984 jannette10

    Posted

    You have my sympathy and complete understanding.  I  have been dealing with this for more than 20 years.  It is extremely difficult to give up the life you have led and try to find peace and somethiing worthwhile about the new life that has been forced upon you.  God bless!
  • Gizmo1963
    Gizmo1963 jannette10

    Posted

    Hi Jannette, I'm so sorry to hear how you are suffering. What you are describing sounds very much like cfs to me. I suffer with both cfs and fibromyalgia and sometimes the effort of just popping to the bathroom or trying to get dressed is to tiring to deal with. Being diagnosed can be quite gruelling but do make sure you get referred to a rheumatologist who can diagnose you and help relieve your symptoms. You will feel down at times but do listen to your body and rest as much as you need to. Tough especially as you always wake up feeling tired. Wishing you all the best and do let us know how you get on xx

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