Guest guest Posted December 16, 2007 Report Share Posted December 16, 2007 Good question. Here's some info about CFIDS (called M.E. outside of the U.S.)-- What is Myalgic Encephalomyelitis? (CFIDS/ME) http://www.ahummingbirdsguide.com/themecheatsheet.htm M.E. is characterised primarily by damage to the central nervous system (the brain) which results in dysfunctions and damage to many of the body's vital systems and a loss of normal internal homeostasis. Therefore, although Myalgic Encephalomyelitis is primarily neurological, symptoms may be manifested by: cognitive, cardiac, cardiovascular, immunological, endocrinological, respiratory, hormonal, gastrointestinal and musculo-skeletal dysfunctions and damage. More than 64 distinct symptoms have been authentically documented in M.E. Symptoms are also caused by a loss of normal internal homeostasis; the body becomes unable to make all the appropriate physiological adjustments that allow it to maintain homeostatic equilibrium in response to the changes to the internal and external environment that are part of everyday life. The body/brain no longer responds appropriately to homeostatic pressures, including (to varying extents): physical activity, cognitive exertion, sensory input, orthostatic stress, emotional stress and infectious stress. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Also see the excellent article, Drained by the Brain - Yuppie Flu, at www.fms-help.com/yuppie.htm -------------------------------- I have had both FMS (since 1982) and CFIDS (since 1987). My FMS story is at www.fms-help.com/fibro.htm (my fibro was characterized by insomnia, pain, fatigue and depression). My CFIDS story is at www.fms- help.com/fatigue.htm (my CFIDS was characterized by extreme fatigue, poor immune function, swollen glands, frequent infections and viral illnesses, sweating, etc.) Perhaps my stories will help if you want to compare symptoms. I think these are related and possibly overlapping conditions. Dominie > > This is probably a dumb question to all of you, but can anyone tell me > what is the difference between fibro and CFIDS? My son was diagnosed > with CFIDS but he has a lot of the same symptoms I hear a lot of you > talking about. He can't sleep, has joint and muscle pain (sometimes > so bad he can't walk), brain fog, fatigue, dizziness, sore throats > with swollen lymph nodes, migraines, chills and night sweats, and I've > noticed that stress really seems to make all these symptoms flare. I'm > just trying to understand so I will know the best way to help him. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 16, 2007 Report Share Posted December 16, 2007 there is some idea that the only difference is which is more dominate symptoms. fatigue=CFIDS, pain+pressure points=fibro. CFIDS resource running on empty: the complete guide to chronic fatigue syndrome by katrina berne very helpful blessed be liztlc4smom <kcall@...> wrote: This is probably a dumb question to all of you, but can anyone tell me what is the difference between fibro and CFIDS? My son was diagnosed with CFIDS but he has a lot of the same symptoms I hear a lot of you talking about. He can't sleep, has joint and muscle pain (sometimes so bad he can't walk), brain fog, fatigue, dizziness, sore throats with swollen lymph nodes, migraines, chills and night sweats, and I've noticed that stress really seems to make all these symptoms flare. I'm just trying to understand so I will know the best way to help him. Never miss a thing. Make your homepage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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