I have been turned down on my income protection claim because of a report commissioned by my insurance company from a company doing CPAD (chronic pain abilities determination). The tests were conducted by an osteopath…
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
A detailed guide to Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), including its symptoms, causes, and effective treatment strategies to improve energy and well-being.
Teacher Wins Ill-Health Retirement Pension Case
Ronty Rhodes Solicitors recently represented Mrs. Adams who suffers from Fibromyalgia. She was dismissed on the grounds of ill health in July 2011 but received her last sick pay in March 2011. She submitted an…
Is My Insurance Company Spying On Me?
If you are making a large claim for damages secret filming of you is given. It is very likely that the other side will try to obtain covert footage of you at some stage during…
Did your chronic illness insist that you spend your vacation in bed?
Before fibromyalgia, psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis, and other chronic illness took over my body, I would return home from a vacation feeling relaxed or energized. At first, my illnesses would require a little more rest while…
Why I Fear Doctors, Hospitals, and Test Results
Some people have an irrational fear of doctors. While some of us have been victimized so severely, that we may never trust one again. Since my first chronic illness diagnosis in 2001, my life, has…
Both Disorders Share Same Symptoms Fibromyalgia vs Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Fibromyalgia vs Chronic Fatigue Syndrome – Is It The Same Thing? Many experts agree that the symptoms of fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome are so similar that for all intents and purposes they could be…
How Can I Increase My Energy Level During A CFS and Fibromyalgia?
How To Manage A Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Crash Anyone suffering from chronic fatigue syndrome is familiar with the term ‘crash’. It’s used to describe what happens when you push your body past its’ current energy…
The Best Sleeping Positions For Chronic Pain Sufferers
For those of you that suffer from a chronic pain illness, such as fibromyalgia, it’s likely that you may also find it difficult to get a good night’s sleep. According to the Sleep Foundation, approximately…
How To Help Chronic Pain By Altering Your Diet
When suffering from chronic pain, most people reach for comfort food. Would you still make the same choice if you knew this could be aggravating your chronic pain symptoms? Find out more. Nowadays, whether you…
20 Signs of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Isn’t Going Away
Is Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Real? Chronic fatigue syndrome is a debilitating illness that takes many forms, has numerous symptoms, and no known cure is available from the standard medical community. You might have some skeptical…