Kit Cat submitted a new resource:
Love & Discounts in the Time of Coronavirus - Guide to food, money, and kindness for folks during Coronavirus 2020
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Today's Updates
For anyone who is homebound or sheltering in place: Food. Rent. Internet. Unemployment. Paid Leave. Student Loans. Grocery Delivery. Doctor Visits. What to Do During School Closings: Read the Latest Updates
Tools and Help for ME
For friends with ME or Myalgic...
Excellent question. This is a post I wrote with some ideas I have tried for finding a caregiver, I hope something here might be helpful:
https://howtogeton.wordpress.com/2017/02/07/how-to-find-wonderful-housemates-caregivers/
There are state programs that provide free caregivers, but in...
Stories
Fibro disability success stories:
Violet Wins Her Case with a Function Form
Daisy Wins Her Case with a Doctor's Letter
Carnation Makes a Medical Outline
Peony Wins Her Case Despite “Normal” Test Results
Poppy Wins Her Reconsideration in 5 Easy Steps
Fibromyalgia Function Forms
A...
Kit Cat updated Medical Tests for Myalgic Encephalomyelitis and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome with a new update entry:
New! Fancy! Updated! Different!
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hello dear health rising friends,
My apologies I feel I am probably posting this in the wrong place.
In any case, I am trying to collect answers to this question:
What doctor was most helpful when you applied for disability?
Here's the list I have so far, and I would love to add more...
https://howtogeton.files.wordpress.com/2017/06/hljkdlec_pe22-e1497497534247.jpg?w=371&h=286
It's the first day of the Sleepy Girl ME Video Film Festival!
Week One: Jessica Walks at Her Wedding
Please watch & share...
(Also known as 20 Videos Every Person Who Loves a Person with ME Should Watch)
We are putting together a collection of some of our favorite ME videos.
This is a pre-pre-announcement. Stay tuned! First video coming soon! Maybe Monday!
Lily, Vicki & @Remy...
I'm happy you found it helpful.
I have met several people who said the ICC was a game changer for them :)
Hopefully someone more knowledgeable than me will come by to answer your other question....
There is no test that is officially-recognized to "prove" someone has Myalgic Encephalomyelitis and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. However, some people find the tests on this page to be helpful.
Many are diagnosed without testing - based on symptoms and ruling out other conditions.
If you are...
Kit Cat submitted a new resource:
Medical Tests for Myalgic Encephalomyelitis and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome - A whole lot of tests
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Including:
- How to Shop Without Standing Up
- How to Get a Free Caregiver Through the State
- How to Find Wonderful Housemates
- How to Find a Doctor Who Will Come to Your House (maybe!)
- Lots of other stuff
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