In this Issue

• Important Notice for UnumProvident Claimants
• Living with CFIDS: Personal Stories
• Don’t Miss Out on a Key Source of CFIDS Information
• Sex & CFS
• Association Awards Research Grant
• Out & About
  

Important Notice for UnumProvident Claimants
If you or someone you know had a long-term disability claim denied or terminated by UnumProvident or one of its subsidiaries you may have an opportunity to reopen your claim. Visit http://www.cfids.org/cfidslink/2005/unum.asp to read more.

Living with CFIDS: Personal Stories
Many CFIDSLink readers have been sharing stories of how CFIDS impacts their lives and the lives of their families. Stories of profound loss, of anger and acceptance, of a struggle without end. In this month’s column, we publish a story from PWC Carrie Trecker, who eloquently describes her journey for a cure and treatment in “A Life Interrupted.” Visit http://www.cfids.org/cfidslink/2005/trecker.asp to read Carrie’s story, and please consider sharing your own. Send your personal stories to Marcia Harmon at stories@cfids.org.

Don’t Miss Out on a Key Source of CFIDS Information
The CFIDS Chronicle is one of the most highly respected sources of information for the CFIDS community. The magazine has recently been redesigned to include more of what our readers and members want. You will find:

––highlights of the latest CFIDS research news

––profiles of people with CFIDS whose experiences mirror your own

––advice for dealing with family members, friends and coworkers who are skeptical of the illness

––the latest information on treating the symptoms that most impact your life

––much more

Simply send an e-mail to cfidslink@cfids.org to receive a FREE sample copy of the CFIDS Chronicle, and don’t forget to provide your name and mailing address.

Joining the CFIDS Association of America or renewing your membership offers many benefits, including an annual subscription (4 issues) to the CFIDS Chronicleand (2 issues) of the CFS Research Review. Visit http://www.cfids.org/ecommerce/membership.asp.

Sex & CFS
Most PWCs are reluctant to talk openly about sex, especially if it’s putting a strain on their relationship. Visit http://www.cfids.org/cfidslink/2005/sex-cfs.asp to read an article that takes a revealing look at the impact CFS can have on intimacy and for advice on reviving your sex life.

Association Awards Research Grant
The CFIDS Association, the nation’s largest nonprofit funder of CFIDS research, is pleased to announce funding approval for a new study. Visit http://www.cfids.org/cfidslink/2005/abbott-research.asp to learn more.

Out & About
Visit http://www.cfids.org/cfidslink/2005/OutAndAbout_march05.asp for up-to-date news and happenings within the CFIDS community.