Louise Finds One Thing That Turns Life Around

Source of the Story

From Alex Barton's book

Name

Louse

Diagnosis

1. Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Mindfulness/Pacing/Exercise Techniques That Made A Difference For You

1. Mickel Therapy

Other diagnoses

Anxiety and depression

Disease Course Over Time

Louise had suffered from anxiety and depression in the past but was doing well. Increased stress, however, resulted in poor sleep and fatigue. Then came the fluey feelings and the rest: the severe sore throat, joint pain, muscle pain, muscle weakness, low temperature, poor concentration, etc. exhaustion. Her doctor told her she had post viral fatigue. She stopped working.

Type of Onset

gradual non-flu like

Functionality at it's Worst

Able to get around - not working

Symptoms

flu-like symptoms, intermittent joint pain, sore throat, swollen glands, muscle pain, insomnia, poor concentration, short term memory loss, fatigue,

Treatments That Made A Big Difference

Mickel therapy - four sessions over a couple of months - does it. Remarkably even severe muscle and joint pain goes away.

Treatments That Helped

Amytriptyline for pain. Rest and pacing. Relaxation exercises. REIKI helps her attain deep relaxation but she still cannot work without pain. She still uses REIKI

Treatments That Had No Effect

Low sugar and yeast-free

Present State of Health

1. Fully recovered - no restrictions at all

Suggested Resources

Recommended websites www.mickeltherapy.com www.sleepydust.net