I was an active mom, wife and physical education teacher. In 1990, I was diagnosed with Chronic Fatigue and Fibromyalgia and ended up with more than 40 symptoms.
With a health background, trying many things and perseverance I have my health back. I journaled for years and have so much practical information that can help you get your life back.
Please take time to read my book and take the steps I laid out to help you.
My symptoms:
I had different symptoms at different times ranging over many years.
- extreme fatigue
- headaches
- sore throat
- tender points
- muscle pain deep in the fibers
- swollen glands
- achy all over (like you are getting the flu)
- feel like you have a temperature but may be subnormal
- vaginitis
- chronic bladder infections
- overactive bladder or interstitial cystitis
- chronic yeast infections
- sensitivity to wearing deodorant (rash)
- light sensitivity
- smell sensitivity
- sound sensitivity
- touch sensitivity
- odor sensitivity
- chemical sensitivity
- cologne sensitivity
- can’t breath well while taking a shower
- itchy at night – don’t feel comfortable in your own skin
- red eyes
- swishing in ears
- premenstrual syndrome
- some short-term memory loss
- confusion
- hard to concentrate
- decisions difficult
- depression
- can’t think of right word or say the wrong word
- get lost easily while driving
- irritability
- anxiety
- mood changes
- low hormone levels
- lack of hair growth on eye brows, legs and arms
- anger
- short tempered
- feeling overwhelmed
- low blood sugar
- low blood pressure
- sweating at night
- can’t get core of body temperature up
- cold intolerance
- sleep disturbances
- insomnia
- non-refreshing sleep
- sleeping felt like you are sleeping on marbles (tender points)
- joint pain
- can’t stand in one place for long
- swelling brain-encephalitis
- irritable bowel syndrome or spastic colon
- diarrhea
- constipation
- uneven leg
- limbs feel heavy
- minimal exercise makes you physically tired and achy
- dizziness during the day
- dizziness in a car when turning
- can’t remember where you put things
- premature menopause
- red dots on skin where capillary arteries have broken
- abdominal pain
- bruises easily
- pelvic pain
- drops things often
- light headed traveling in a plane
- dry mouth
- burns self easy while cooking
- knees give out
- iliotibial band pain
- rash from elastic on underwear
- face itches and cannot use regular face lotions
- intolerance to caffeine, chocolate, tea, sugar and alcohol
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