I would just like to write and thank Healthboards for their help/support.
I was finally diagnosed with CFS almost 3 years ago, after an extended period of illness/depression etc.
I have had a battle on my hands to continue working, and family life,
but am pleased and grateful to say that I am getting better slowly now.
I have to be very careful still, and take regular "time out" days, but I am now able to do a lot more than I used to. The "time outs" are my idea, and generally not forced by CFS.
It is possible to climb out of the depths, even though I know it doesn't seem likely at the time.
I have accepted the constraints that CFS can have on my life. This to me, was the hardest thing.
Don't get me wrong, things are still difficult sometimes.
We have gotten used to it though, and i don't feel depressed when CFS strikes, I am optimistic that it will pass.
Best wishes,
Zarla

It's great to hear that people do get better from this! :)

I had glandular fever when I was 17 and suffered its effects for a good year or so. For 7 years I felt absolutely fine and then suddenly that changed this time last year. Quite bizarre. No obvious triggers or anything. After trying to get doctors to listen (which never seems to work), I began to plan my own regime to help myself. It's definitely working - my aches are almost completely gone. I'm just trying to deal with the fuzziness in my head, which seems to be worse now and extremely cold hands and feet.

There is definitely light at the end of the tunnel, but it's completely down to the individual.

kiya

Good for you. Keep doing whatever works for you at the time.
There is no point in trying to get Docs to listen/understand and help! They don't know how to cos it isn't something they can CURE. Doctors have been of limited help to me, and served only to put me in contact with a good counsellor, and sign the sick note for work!
You are the expert on your CFS, as only you know how it feels and what makes it worse/better.
Do whatever you think might work, and sure enough, something you try will.
It might take a long time, and the improvement may only be small at first, but it will happen........and it is worth waiting for.

All the best luck to you.
Z :bouncing: