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2012 Coverage

Blog The Open Notebook posts “David Tuller untangles the research history of chronic fatigue syndrome,” a fascinating interview with the journalist about his motivation for and interest in writing the detailed article about the history of CFS and the CDC that appeared on “virology blog” in November 2011. (1/18/11)
http://www.theopennotebook.com/2012/01/18/david-tuller-cfs/

Adrienne Dellwo discusses “Changing Dietary Sensitivities With Fibromyalgia & Chronic Fatigue Syndrome” on About.com. (1/25/12) http://chronicfatigue.about.com/b/2012/01/25/changing-dietary-sensitivities-with-fibromyalgia-chronic-fatigue-syndrome.htm

About.com’s Adrienne Dellwo outlines the “eReader Benefits for Fibromyalgia & Chronic Fatigue Syndrome” and offers a link to reviews of the devices for those interested in purchasing one. (1/21/12) http://chronicfatigue.about.com/b/2012/01/21/ereader-benefits-for-fibromyalgia-chronic-fatigue-syndrome.htm

A post on About.com asks “Do I Have Chronic Fatigue Syndrome?” It notes, “It’s true that a lot of people are regularly or constantly tired. Have you wondered if your fatigue is actually chronic fatigue syndrome?” and directs readers to a page that describes CFS’s symptoms so they can assess for themselves the need to seek a formal diagnosis. (1/18/12)
http://chronicfatigue.about.com/od/faqs/f/Do-I-Have-Chronic-Fatigue-Syndrome.htm

Website examiner.com posts “Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS),” a short but accurate look at the illness, including a symptom list and challenges to patients, that concludes, “CFS is real.” (1/15/12)
http://www.examiner.com/relationship-psychology-in-springfield/chronic-fatigue-syndrome-cfs

The Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome pages on About.com include a post about the use of antidepressants as treatments for the two illnesses. It notes, “Antidepressants influence the way your brain uses neurotransmitters, so they may help curb the symptoms of fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome in people who aren't depressed.” (“Why Did My Doctor Prescribe Antidepressants for Fibromyalgia?”) (1/13/12)
http://chronicfatigue.about.com/od/faq1/f/Why-Antidepressants-For-Fibromyalgia.htm

On the heels of the FDA’s most recent ruling on the status of Ampligen for use in treating CFS, About.com’s Adrienne Dellwo says, “Ampligen for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: Still a Possibility.” Her post offers a brief history and explanation of the drug. (1/12/12)
http://chronicfatigue.about.com/b/2012/01/12/ampligen-for-chronic-fatigue-syndrome-still-possible.htm

Member of the Association’s Scientific Advisory Board and Columbia University virology professor Dr. Vincent Racaniello pens a fascinating post on Discover Magazine’s “The Crux” blog that compares and contrasts the differences and difficulties of establishing a viral connection between HIV/AIDS and CFS. He caps his brief history of both illnesses by asking, “Why have investigators failed to identify a virus behind CFS?,” noting that it’s not due to a lack of viable technology, and theorizing answers. (“A Tale of Two Viruses: Why AIDS Was Pinned to HIV, but Chronic Fatigue Remains a Mystery”) (1/12/12)
http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/crux/2012/01/12/hiv-in-xmrv-out-how-scientists-deduce-what-does-and-doesnt-cause-a-disease/

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About.com’s Adrienne Dellwo lists “10 Things to STOP Doing to Yourself With Fibromyalgia & Chronic Fatigue Syndrome” in a post about managing self-expectations. Her suggestions of damaging activities to halt include overdoing it, believing others’ negative opinions and asking why you’re ill. (1/10/12)
http://chronicfatigue.about.com/b/2012/01/10/10-things-to-stop-doing-to-yourself-with-fibromyalgia-chronic-fatigue-syndrome.htm