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  1. J

    CFIDS without Fibromyalgia/pain ?

    Thanks Becky, I didn't think it was FM. Will definitely have to look into a wheelchair i think, sitting down is fine.. but the minute i get up to walk, or stand still for any length of time the pain is so bad. Up until now it hasn't been a problem, as i haven't felt well enough to actually go...
  2. J

    CFIDS without Fibromyalgia/pain ?

    I've had aches and pains from day one of being diagnosed.. Most i have gotten used to over the last 4 years and are ok to deal with, but the bottom of my back, hips, legs and knees hurt so much when i walk/stand (sitting is ok, they still ache, but it's just in the background). I have read...