What is Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), also known as myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME), post-viral fatigue syndrome (PVFS) and various other names, is a syndrome (or group of syndromes) of u...
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"Chronic Fatigue Syndrome is still sometimes known as M.E. This is is now an outmoded label and the term Chronic Fatigue Syndrome is now encouraged within the medical profession.
We consider that this condition is actually based on a glandular disorder, which is created by the Hypothalamus overworking the Pituitary/Adrenal glands (together these make up the HPA axis), which in turn overwork the major body functions - gut, muscles, circulation and Immune sustem. We therefore call this condition 'HPA disorder'. The reason that the Hypothalamus becomes overactive in the first place is that Bodymind (the protective, emotional intelligence working through the body) is sending symptoms to warn the person to take action to restore the balance between external demands and personal needs. Bodymind also over-activates the HPA axis for a further reason - which is to put the whole organism on 'red alert' aganst the crisis. Thus the Immune system works harder at fighting infections - producing problems such as swollen glands, sore throat, feverishness and (in some cases) viral problems. The Digestive system works harder at defending against toxins in food - resulting in such symptoms as irritable bowel, stomach pain, nausea, blaoting and candida outbreaks. The muscles work harder in readiness for action and, because they burn up so much glucose, create fatigue. Overwork also causes muscle pain, weakness and post-exertional malaise. One particular muscle - the scalp muscle - causes tension headaches when it overworks. " Posted on 11/08/07, 07:34 pm |
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Interesting. 
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Hi Seweryna,
It's interesting what you're saying about the cause of ME/CFS. I have bought the book about reverse therapy and am half way through reading it. I believe that the term used to describe the illness differs depending on what country you live in. I appreciate that, in the UK, the medical profession prefer to use CFS. However, I understood that the Department of Health uses CFS/ME. A problem those of us who have this dreadful illness face is other people accepting that this is an organic disorder and not a psychiological one. When we use the term CFS other people only seem to hear the word fatigue and don't understand how debilitating the vast range of symptoms are. Many sufferes of this illness, myself included would always choose to use the term ME. Thankyou for your interesting posts, it's always good to hear of ways that may help give relief from the symptoms of this illness.
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I agree with Poppyred, here in New Zealand we who have this illness call it ME, it is not chronic fatigue however you like to look at it. Our ME Association, ANZMES has changed the name from Myalgic Encephalomyelitis to Myalgic Encephalopathy which is accepted better by doctors... those who know. Those who dont are still just as clueless and ignorant as ever.
Reverse and Mickel Therapy, and the Lightening Process are very interesting new therapies.
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