This will be my last post for CFS Squared – Tales of CFS. I have enjoyed writing here, for the past two years. But it’s time for me to move on now.
I must say, that this last word stuff is a little daunting. I kind of want to sneak away – and leave you with fun and quirky posts. But, I owe more than that to all of you, and to myself.
On more than one occasion, I have written about Do No Harm. I am going to share a little secret with all of you. Writing and/or following a health …read more

Last week, my medicinal indoor herb kit arrived. I opened it up – and started right then and there. My enthusiasm for this idea knows no bounds. Out of 12 herbs, I chose to grow Valerian, Lemon Balm, Milk Thistle, Echinacea, and German Chamomile.
After a week, some of the seeds have started sprouting…which proves that at least my thumbs are partly green. I took some fantastic pictures, but alas the usb port on my camera cable is bent, and so all pictures will have to wait, until I replace it.
Hopefully they will keep growing….I am getting …read more

As I write this post, I am wearing a pair of Pinhole glasses. When I first discovered this product, I thought it was the coolest thing I had ever seen. A few weeks later, I received my pair of glasses and not only was I skeptical, but I had thought I had time traveled back in time to 1984. I am fairly sure that I had a similar pair, when I was a kid. Although I suspect they were for purely aesthetic reasons.
Now, it must be said that I have no problems with my eyesight, with …read more

First off, I want to thank everyone for the comments on this blog.  The comments are an integral part of this blog, the people who comment are just as important to CFS Squared as the writer.  I love being part of such a great community!
Now lets get down to business.  CFS Squared is of course about Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, and all of the stuff that goes with it (good and bad), and there is a lot of good that comes with this illness.  For the most part, I write about my personal journey with this illness.  …read more

Tonight is the award show extravaganza known as the oscars. I will not be watching, but most of North America will be. In honor of this award show, I have put a new poll up on the side board. It’s all about the how many movies you watch a month.
For me, I try to get out to the movies at least once a month, I never get out more than twice though… although I adore going to the cinema. Please vote in my poll – then return to this post, and let me know what kind …read more

You have been feeling lousy for months. This flu you have has lasted a long time, and doesn’t show signs of leaving. You go to the doctor, for what is the 100th time. Your doc has given you every test known to man. Everything comes back negative. Finally, you are given the diagnosis of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. You say, “finallly! great – now cure me”.
Your doctor gives you a few options:

suggests you stop working, and implement the 50% rule, gives you a schedule of medications to take everyday
gives you just the meds
tells you to continue …read more

In case you missed it when I first announced that medicinal marijuana is available to purchase through vending machines. Here is an excerpt that originally aired on CNN via YouTube. I just have one question. Why are they choosing to do this in California? Wouldn’t certain areas of Canada be a better place to try this out. Perhaps in my hometown?????

There are many ways to manage Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. Prescription drugs are just one way. Doctors will sometimes discuss lifestyle changes, and alternative therapy- but not always. Some will just push the pills. Why do you think this is?
How many people have seen an ad on television for prozac, ambien, or lyrica- and have convinced themselves that they need these drugs. They then go to their doctors and ask to be put on them. Do the doctors listen and explain why you do or don’t need these pills. Or do they just grab their prescription …read more

How many of these prescription pills do you or have you taken for your condition of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome?

Ambien
Zopiclone
Valium
Zoloft
Xanax
Donormyl

This is the list of prescription drugs found at the scene of Heath Ledger’s apartment, at the time of his death. I have taken 5 of the 6 drugs listed, at various times to help deal with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. On several occasions, I took some of them at the same time. You may ask, which ones? – It makes no difference. All of them can be dangerous, if not taken properly. Even when taken properly, and …read more

Mark this day on your calender (Jan 28, 2008) – which actually happens to be tomorrow.  This is the day, where not one, but two vending machines will start carrying medicinal marijuana.   Keep in mind that they will be located in the Los Angeles area, but if you live nearby – and have a doctor’s prescription, you can use them.
Here is how it works, once you are given your doctor’s ok – you need to go to the vending machine location, have your prescription approved, get finger-printed, and then get a prepaid credit card with your profile on it (which …read more