Living Better with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome is a devastating disease. Or is it? Maybe it's a condition that will improve with time. The truth is, we really just don't know. I have had Chronic Fatigue Syndrome for six and a half years now and no matter what you call it, the results are the same - it's devastating.

I have been fortunate enough to have been back at work for several years. Since I work on commission, I can regulate my schedule and the number of hours I work, and I can often arrange my appointments for the times of day when I am feeling well. I am very lucky.

A Non-Scents Approach

When I first for sick those years ago, I sought the help of doctor after doctor. Most of them did not believe I was sick. I would sit in their offices, barely able to support my own body weight and they would tell me I was fine. In fact, a few told me that if I just got out a little more I would cheer up and feel great. Their response was inconceivable to me.

I finally found an alternative doctor who was ale to point me in several helpful directions. One of which was to try to eliminate many of the scents and chemicals that I was exposed to every day.

I used to love scented candles, hand creams and the like. Today they are strictly taboo. I used to take a warm bubbly soak in a perfumed bath, and then slather myself in perfumed body lotion and hair care products. I would find myself reeling around from very low blood pressure after having taken a hot bath. The heat causes your blood vessels to dilate and therefore lower your blood pressure. On top of that, my body would completely rebel against the chemicals and fragrances I was putting on my body. Not anymore.

The Nose Knows