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  1. dannydgm

    Stabbing Headache When Moving - Do I Have POTS?

    Hi All, I've had a unusual headache for the last few days, I normally get headaches most days anyway but this one is different. Whenever I get up from sitting down I have a dull ache in the back left side of my head which lasts for around 5 seconds then goes. I think it could be what's known...
  2. dannydgm

    CFS anaerobic exercise protocol (Staci Stevens): Can anyone explain it?

    Hi all, up until this year I use to go to the gym quite regularly. I would train heavy weights 3 times per week and during this time I'm pretty sure I was dealing with CFS....so here's the big question, was the gym actually helping me?? I've not been to the gym for a year now but miss it like...