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    Does CFS F..k Up Your Immune System?

    Hi debored13, I respond the same way that you do - I get wiped out completely by illnesses that healthy people find quite minor. I'm also very susceptible to secondary infections (e.g. bronchitis). One thing that you and I may have in common is that neither of us have had CFS for very long...
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    Looking for safe, gentle stretch “exercises”

    Hi Ravn, I used to do Tai Chi too. Good for staying supple but also very calming! Have you considered seated Tai Chi or seated Qi Gong? Perhaps some of the modified exercises might be suitable for you :) Lots of videos on Youtube, but here are a couple of examples! Tai Chi: Qi Gong: