Check out something called Orthobionomy.I had similar symptoms.Your'e on the right track, though.Also check out someone who can show you TAiChi...one on one. Make sure you're drinking lots of water and get a sleep study to make sure you don't have sleep apnea!!
Dear Santiago,
I posted this way back in 2009, but still got the email notification.
As for myself, I'm happy to say that things got better. I honestly don't know what it really was, but I'm pretty sure that my lifestyle had at least some influence. Some time ago I read an article which stated that our sitting lifestyle is slowly killing us. Simply put, all of us office workers are in the danger zone, even if you work out afterwards. I think a combination of a lazy lifestyle, together with stress, loneliness and also some medical problems all contributed to my situation.
First, I found out that a few days of holiday, four days of walking around and having fun, did more for my health than I ever could have dreamed of. I felt amazing, but it didn't last. So I realized that I really had to change my lifestyle. I'm not out of it yet, but for me the important part was becoming more social. If you're social, you also get more exercise! You get out of the house, get some fresh air perhaps, go dancing or whatever, or even stand around a barbecue fire. There are studies showing a positive correlation between socializing and good health. For some of us it's hard, but you gotta try, at the very least join a support group if you really have problems socializing (I'm sort of an introvert, but for me at least it's not that bad). Lay off the porn and video games for a while, get out and see the difference (I still play video games for fun but in a more controlled manner). Porn isn't necessarily bad per se (depends on your moral stance) but it's easy to get hooked and can contribute to the continuously sitting and not sleeping kind of lifestyle, and in my case, it can feel like it drains my energy somewhat.
Second, gotta watch your diet. I could still improve by a mile, but it helps already if you skip sugar, drink enough fluids, stop eating when you're full, switch to whole wheat, don't eat too much meat, try out interesting new foods, keep snacking to a minimum, etc.
In short, it may be true that there are some chemical imbalances and whatnot, but at least in my case it can be helped significantly by making an effort to live more positively.
In your case, there may be something else, although I do hope that you're in the same boat and just need to make a few adjustments here and there. Good luck!
Justin
Hi Justin,
I am experiencing exactly the same symtptoms as you since a couple months ago. In addition, in my most recent blod tests the tryglicerids count is increasing sharply.
Doctors have not been able to give me an specific answer so far. Did you get any clues about the diagnosis?
Thank you very much.
Santiago
Dear PlateletGal,
Thank you very much for your reply. I will definitely join the CFS forum. The symptoms that you list sound more like what I experienced when I had glandular fever (caused by Epstein Barr) about ten years ago (that also lasted in some form for about two years) than what I experience today. However, I hope that I can find some useful information and maybe I can also help some people on the forum by describing my experiences on this. I will also contact my GP to determine what exactly has been tested for, and the exact results. I will also mention thryoid and CFS to him.
Thanks again,
Justin
Please consider asking your physician to rule out thyroid problems, along with Chronic Fatigue Immune Dysfunction Syndrome.
A CFS diagnosis should be considered in patients who present with six months or more of unexplained fatigue accompanied by other characteristic symptoms. These symptoms include:
cognitive dysfunction, including impaired memory or concentration
postexertional malaise lasting more than 24 hours (exhaustion and increased symptoms) following physical or mental exercise
unrefreshing sleep
joint pain (without redness or swelling)
persistent muscle pain
headaches of a new type or severity
tender cervical or axillary lymph nodes
sore throat
Other Common Symptoms
In addition to the eight primary defining symptoms of CFS, a number of other symptoms have been reported by some CFS patients. The frequency of occurrence of these symptoms varies among patients. These symptoms include:
irritable bowel, abdominal pain, nausea, diarrhea or bloating
chills and night sweats
brain fog
chest pain
shortness of breath
chronic cough
visual disturbances (blurring, sensitivity to light, eye pain or dry eyes)
allergies or sensitivities to foods, alcohol, odors, chemicals, medications or noise
difficulty maintaining upright position (orthostatic instability, irregular heartbeat, dizziness, balance problems or fainting)
psychological problems (depression, irritability, mood swings, anxiety, panic attacks)
jaw pain
weight loss or gain
http://www.cdc.gov/CFS/cfssymptomsHCP.htm
~PlateletGal (Co-CL in the fibro/CFS forum --- hope you will join us)