Living with fibromyalgia or other conditions that cause extreme fatigue can be challenging, especially when everyday activities leave you feeling drained. The frustration of not having the same energy levels as before can be disheartening. However, incorporating energy pacing into your daily life may offer a valuable strategy for managing and coping with chronic fatigue.… Continue reading Navigating Life with Fibromyalgia: The Power of Energy Pacing
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What are the Common Symptoms of Chronic Kidney Disease?
Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD), is a progressive medical condition characterized by the gradual deterioration of kidney function over time. The kidneys are vital in filtering waste products and excess fluids from the blood, maintaining the body’s electrolyte balance, and regulating blood pressure. As CKD progresses, various symptoms can emerge, reflecting the kidney’s inability to perform… Continue reading What are the Common Symptoms of Chronic Kidney Disease?
What are the Early Signs and Symptoms of MS?
MS, or Multiple Sclerosis, is a chronic disease of the central nervous system. Thought to be an autoimmune disorder, this condition is unpredictable, and affects people differently. MS destroys the tissue surrounding and protecting nerves. As a result, the affected nerves cannot send signals to or from the brain. Some people may only have mild… Continue reading What are the Early Signs and Symptoms of MS?
3 energy-saving tips for people with lupus
Fatigue can be a big deal when you have lupus. About 43 percent of PatientsLikeMe members with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) who are tracking fatigue as a symptom say that it’s “severe.” A rough day can feel like “walking through knee-deep water,” notes one member. Here’s a roundup of energy-saving tips from a few different… Continue reading 3 energy-saving tips for people with lupus
Someone Like Me
We are pleased to present a guest post by PatientsLikeMe member Jasmine (Jazz1982), who was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) in her mid-twenties. Don’t miss this beautiful essay about the commonalities between all patients who have lost functionality – regardless of how different their conditions might seem. I recently met someone that happened to be just like… Continue reading Someone Like Me