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    Rituximab or Methotrexate (Mtx) for CFS/ME

    I have had cfs for 30 years. I was recently diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis (PsA), an autoimmune disease. The rheum prescribed methotrexate. I'm afraid to take it. haven't started. However, I wonder if it will have a positive affect on the cfs. I'm very curious, but not sure I'm curious...
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    Doctor near Seattle, WA?

    I believe that dr. dedra buchwald worked with dr. komaroff, and his office recommends her. she is in seattle. i don't know what her approach is, or what her strengths are. but she may be worth investigating.
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    POTS the basics...do I have it?

    thanks to everyone for their ultra-informed replies! i will check out the links. my doc didn't do the test right--she had me lying down for a couple minutes, then took bp as soon as i stood up (not 10 minutes later). regardless, i may not have POTS. i should clarify the breathing...
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    Comment by 'ann09' in 'Learning "Normal" Again'

    Dainty, I understand you live in the Northwest? I moved here recently, to Oregon. Is there an osteopath you recommend?
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    POTS the basics...do I have it?

    This is a newbie question. My resting heart rate is 90 and immediately upon standing, 100. In the past, it has been 100 resting. I have taken mepropanol and liked that it kept me from feeling my heart pounding. I also think that eliminating foods I'm sensitive/allergic to has helped. I tend...
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    Antibiotics cause these symptoms....why?

    Jenny, that list of symptoms is sobering. I just finished 10 days of Augmentin for an ear infection. I felt much better in the middle of the course of the antibiotic (ear infection clearing up). It's been more than a week since I finished the antibiotics and I feel like hell. I'm upset and...