When I was 15 years old I was diagnosed with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. I would wake from 8 1/2 hours of sleep to feel as though I hadn't slept at all. I got headaches frequently and muscle and joint aches even more commonly. Most days I felt as though I had the flu-worn out, sickly, and dizzy. A sports game got me sweating too easily, and I found I could not breathe the longer I played. I passed out while at the mall one day. I had no idea what was wrong with me but felt horrible. Before I was diagnosed my doctor ran several tests for all kinds of diseases. The only way to diagnose CFS is to rule out other possibilities. I was tested for heart conditions, mononucleosis, infections, and many other things. After I was diagnosed I found out that some people don't "believe" in CFS because it doesn't show up in a blood, urine, or other kind of test. They thought it was all in the head. I knew right off that this was impossible because of the pain that I felt. However good the mind is at creating, it could not cause what I was feeling. I still have bad days. I have had to cut down on many activities that are too exhausting and missed out on great opportunities because I did not feel well. I am still able to do some of the things I love, such as playing piano. Please share your stories. When I first learned what was wrong with me I felt awful. No one I knew understood exactly what I was going through; it was easy for them to say it was all in my head because they couldn't feel it like I did and do. My parents have been very supportive, as well as my family, and I have been able to live a mostly normal life. The reason I started this blog was to get to know others who suffer as I do. I know I'm not the only one with CFS in the world and would like to discuss CFS with others.
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