I just wrote this article for empowher.com -- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: 10 Things Changed Since I Met My Naturopath
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new empowher article: "CFS: 10 Things Changed Since I Met My Naturopath"
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Hey Dan,
It was very bad during that time period. There were other years that were equally as bad or worse in different ways with emphases on different symptoms. But the last few years have been better, with a fair amount of two steps forward one step backward in the process ... but the general direction has been forward.
It was very bad during that time period. There were other years that were equally as bad or worse in different ways with emphases on different symptoms. But the last few years have been better, with a fair amount of two steps forward one step backward in the process ... but the general direction has been forward.
"my body and brain would fill with a physical white noise. I could hear the ocean roar -- or the beast of CFS -- in my ears."
I have that! Just wanted to thank you for articulating it that well. I have no idea how to explain this to others, but I know the sensation well when I'm pushing too hard.
I have that! Just wanted to thank you for articulating it that well. I have no idea how to explain this to others, but I know the sensation well when I'm pushing too hard.
Thanks Sparrow
It's quite a sensation, isn't it? I used to have it all the time. Then, gradually the time came when it would only happen when I was stressed, or too busy or had too much going on around me. Now, it hardly ever happens. Thank goodness. I never thought it would go.
It's quite a sensation, isn't it? I used to have it all the time. Then, gradually the time came when it would only happen when I was stressed, or too busy or had too much going on around me. Now, it hardly ever happens. Thank goodness. I never thought it would go.
I saw a naturopath for the first time a few weeks ago ... he was awesome. Didn't assume I was lying, etc, and immediately suggested testing adrenal function. Got the results Monday, they were pretty abnormal, and the supplements he prescribed are working wonders already.
Plus now I have interesting lab results to show to my "go see a shrink" GP in the Netherlands
Plus now I have interesting lab results to show to my "go see a shrink" GP in the Netherlands
I saw a naturopath for the first time a few weeks ago ... he was awesome. Didn't assume I was lying, etc, and immediately suggested testing adrenal function. Got the results Monday, they were pretty abnormal, and the supplements he prescribed are working wonders already.
Plus now I have interesting lab results to show to my "go see a shrink" GP in the Netherlands
Hi Valentijn,
It's a breath of fresh air to get a decent, normal reaction from a doctor. Does seem to happen more often with naturopaths than conventional doctors.
Fantastic about the quick improvements from your supplements. So often, there's no improvement, or things can even get worse from drug treatments. I am biased against that route, I confess.
I hope you continue to improve.