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In This
Issue
November/December
1999
The CFIDS Chronicle
Features
No more "yuppie
flu"
New study from a group of Chicago researchers debunks CFIDS myths,
reveals greater prevalence of the illness.
Brussels conference
report
Recent international conference offered more than 50
presentations on RNase-L, Ampligen, Gulf War illness, the proposed name change
for CFS and other issues.
By Vicki C.
Walker
Using vitamin B-12 for
the management of CFS
Injections of high-dose B-12 may help
boost energy levels; a physician reviews how and why.
By Charles Lapp, MD
Eight ways to give
Ideas for contributing
to the Annual Fund, which supports education, public policy and research, are
outlined.
By Jamie Davis
Research
news
A summary of recent papers on pediatric CFS/FM, the twins
study, prognosis for severe CFIDS, and more.
Can spinal surgery really
help?
A neurosurgeon talks about data from his study of CFIDS/FM
patients with Chiari malformation or cervical stenosis.
Departments
Founder's Forum
A letter from CFIDS
Association Founder Marc Iverson.
Readers'
Forum
Letters address Akers' treatment, thyroid medications,
post-mortem studies and other reader concerns.
Media
Watch
CFIDS
News
Akers Wheaties box, new pain initiative, help for women
with disabilities, web site on sleep, Straus moves on.
Association
News
Web site honored, publication changes planned.
CFIDS Advocacy and Association
News
CDC
commits to renewing CFIDS research
At a recent patient
advocate meeting at CDC, agency officials apologized for the mismanagement of
CFS program funds and outlined their plan for getting the program back on
track.
By
Vicki Walker
D.C.
Dispatch
The latest from Capitol Hill and government agencies,
including news of the GAO investigation of CDC, Congressional activity on
CFIDS and new CFS Coordinating Committee nominees.
By Vicki Walker
Handling the holidays: A gift for
yourself
This article provides a "survivors' manual" to get you
through what can be an emotionally and physically draining season.
By Lisa Burdick and Bill Gareau
Living
With CFIDS
Educating patients about
fibromyalgia
A program and workbook teach individuals with fibromyalgia
or CFIDS how to get diagnosed, cope with pain and handle work and
family-related issues.
By David Hoh
Music in my
sleep
An artist follows her dream despite her illness, giving
her creative side an outlet through photography and songwriting.
By Karen Kopacz
The value of therapeutic
horsemanship
Horseback riding can help persons with CFIDS improve their
balance, increase functioning and compete in a sport.
By
Kebbie Cannon
Lost and bound
Poem by Katie
Weatherford
One to
One
Tips, ideas and inspiration from one PWC to another.
Commentary
and Reviews
Book
Reviews
Erika Dillman's The Little Yoga Book; B.E. Synhorst
reviews Illness as a Metaphor.
From the editor:
This issue shows ground is being gained, from the
CDC’s admission
of wrongdoing to news of a new prevalence study. I am familiar with the challenges posed by changing perceptions
of medical conditions that have been shunned or deemed purely psychological, and feel fortunate to be
joining the Association at a time when there is much opportunity to take public relations and publications
one step further.
We are currently evaluating better ways to deliver information to many
audiences, including a new format for the Chronicle. Rest assured we recognize your need to stay in touch
with new developments, especially in the area of treatment. The Chronicle will continue to be a lifeline
for those who need it most--individuals with CFIDS who are looking for progress.
Renee Brehio, Editor
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