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From: Nadine.Thomas@p1.f7.n300.z1.fidonet.org (Nadine Thomas)
Newsgroups: misc.handicap
Subject: need info: CFIDS/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
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Date: 15 Apr 91 20:01:05 GMT
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Hello!
The best thing a person can do that has CFS is to rest, rest, rest and more
rest.  The main thing with CFS is the fatigue and the body must be honored when
it is tired like that.  The family needs to take on much of the chores and the
person with CFS, when feeling a bit better, needs to NOT overdo - not try to
do everything in a couple of hours that could not be done for days.
Time must be taken in the middle of the day for a nap (maybe more then one)
and nutritious meals are a must.  If they own a VCR comedy movies and the likes
are great morale boosters.  It can take weeks to months and even up to a year
or more to go into remission with it - so lots of patience is needed and lots
of love for the person with it.
There are many shortcuts to be learned by that person - like making only one
trip to the kitchen for things instead of two (using a tray or a rolling cart
or hands, arms and pockets) etc.
If that person has a computer being on echo's like this is wonderful to pass
time and to make friends and not feel so lonely.

Nadine

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