I think hypovolemia is a key and large unaddressed aspect of this illness. Some research is going on that seeks to explain why low blood volume is so low. One theory is that increased sympathetic nervous system activity is causing the blood vessels to constrict - which tricks the body into believing it doesn't need to produce as many blood cells. Think how much low blood volume could explain - orthostatic intolerance, oxidative stress, cognitive problems, inability to exercise.........
I'll bet that a percentage of people do work themselves out of this disorder one way or another...or at least get much, much better...
I was surprised at this since Woods finds a high rate of ADHD in FM...maybe its really high in FM/CFS and not so high in FM...
Is this where Alberta is? I almost hope not as there seems to be quite a bit of interest developing in Alberta...many there are two 'hot spots' in Canada?
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In my case, it's not constriction but a lot of vasodilatation and inflammation.
I think we learn to live better with this illness. We don't have a choice but to adapt and adjust as we go.
With time, we get better at it and it feels like we are healing. It's an illusion. It's not for real. We are still as sick but
we do less and protect ourselves from crashing.
Who in their right mind would want to stay sick? So, we do everything possible to feel better and to avoid the activities that make us sick. Anyhow, that is how I feel. After six years of hell, I have learned to slow down.
Alberta is a province in Canada. (West)
Quebec is another one at the other end. (East)
I would not consider Quebec as a hot spot. Not yet, anyway. But, it is getting there.
The interest is growing in Quebec because of the
work of one association who is very active.
(Association Qubcoise de l'Encphalomylite Myalgique - AQEM)
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