Glad you let us know about this.

People need to be aware, not only of Chronic Fatigue but other illnesses that cause fatigue. Because people just don't get it. Unless someone actually experiences it, they don't understand. I have MS fatigue and it SUCKS. I actually take Nuvigil, my neurologist Rx'd it and it does cut the fatigue a little, but only if I have rested the night before. If not, it won't work. I have tachycardia and i have not had a problem with it at all as far as increasing heartrate. It gets me motivated to do things. Anyone with the severe fatigue problem should really ask their doctor about that medicine. it will help a lot. it will get you moving and that's what needs to happen. It's hard I know, but you have to make yourself move. I'm blessed to have an understanding husband and he knows when I want to be pushed to get outside and go hike, fish, etc. Then he knows when to keep his mouth shut.

Yes I am well aware of this disease as it affects many more than are counted because many are not even aware there is a name for this disease and go without any kind of treatment. I also suffer from fibromyalgia, peripheral neuropathy, lumbar stenosis, two ruptured disks and other nerve damage caused by too many years of untreated elevated glucose levels prior to being struck with diabetes type 2. Despite the number of pain killers prescribed, I prefer to go without their influence and trust in my own bodies ability to withstand pain on its own and working and moving through the pains so none of these becomes a visible disability. I have found comfort in the book of Job as inspiration and impetus.
Amor

Although I don't suffer from this I do know it is very real as I have a friend who has it along with fibromyalgia - bad combo but I've heard that the two go hand in hand. God bless you!

Love ya!

Jane

Joy, this is one of your very best.

I have both invisible and visible disabilities and illnesses. Yet God sees that I get through each day; it's only by His mercy and grace that I can. EXCELLENT write, Joy; well done!

(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in Texas, Karen Lynn. :)

This can be said about any "So called invisible illness" thank you for sharing and I can relate in more ways than one~~~
In Christs Love
Michelle~

JOY, POWERFUL AND TRUE HOW I RELATE TO THESE WORDS. SEEMS LIKE THE SAME FIGHT FOR LYME DISEASE...NO ONE LISTENS OR HEARS.
I AM READING AND TOTALLY UNDERSTANDING. BEAUTIFUL WRITE, ANNA

Very enlightening write on a mystery illness that many are still unaware of or misunderstand. I hope people will read this poem and do their part to draw attention to this problem.

~Z.B.McClure

You are a very strong lady. I know from experience anything labeled chronic is just a mystery to doctors. Excellent writing as always, Dear Lady.
Peace
Tony

Joy, this is courage personified…. nicely written, as well.

Thank you for sharing. Dick

Well done, Joy! This illness is so little understood...just like mental illnesses...unless and until you experience it or love someone who goes through it...people don't seem to bother trying to understand! I hope you keep your positive attitude and rise above any negativity surrounding your health issues, Joy!

Blessings,
Anna

I HAVEN'T READ UP ON THIS DIAGNOSIS, BUT I WILL. HOWEVER, I AM THINKING THAT PEOPLE WITH THIS AILMENT ARE OFTEN LABLED AS JUST BEING DOWNRIGHT LAZY, WHEN ALL THE WHILE IT'S CF. THANKS FOR SHARING. LOVE, BLESSINGS & FAITH...JOYCE * HIS INSPIRATIONS

Excellently penned.

My Dearest Lady Joy...Take my hand, stroll with me
down life's avenue...conversing all the way, as forever
friends do...imaging a life with out pain and strife, that
you so richly deserve.

Lady Vivian

A wonderful write and so sorry that you suffer from this Joy as I have been battling panic attacks and suffer daily . Well done poem indeed Laura

This is wonderful and full of such rich information and compassion!
I'm so sorry you suffer, and it must be terribly difficult, but you also offer the sweetness of connection and perspective with your words.
Blessings,
Christine

Thank you, Joy, for sharing this
with all of us, a serious illness
many don't understand and probably underestimate
or indeed dismiss and ignore.
Thank you and may be you be strong and well.

John

Joy This poem was deeply inspired from the heart and through experience living with CF. It touched me so much. Thank you for sharing your illness in a poem to us all for those who suffer from Chronic Fatigue. It's an everyday battle. Have a lovely day and God Bless. George AKA THE WISE OLD OWL

It took years for doctors to understand this illness and treat patients with it. Vanderbuilt University Hospital in Tennessee has a wing devoted to this illness and have been working on a cure for it. Try contacting them for further information.

I know firsthand that you have had a long and tortuous journey with this often misunderstood malady. Perhaps the sharing or your battle scars with others will be a cathartic for you. I will pray that it be so. Just Jim

Thank you for teaching me about something I know little about. Love, peace, and encouragement,

Regis

Maybe I have a touch of that lately (I know you can't just have a "touch") because I sure have been on a downward spiral with my writing. I'm in your corner. Really. Wishing you continued success in the never-ending war.