I too am suffering from CFS - Because of it I have lost my business after 40 years. John W Dudley www.abattery.com Free Hearing Aid Products *** g98 6/8 pp. 21-24 Understanding and Living With Fibromyalgia *** DO YOU hurt all over? Are you extremely fatigued? On awakening in the morning, are you stiff and exhausted? Is your memory impeded at times? These may be a few of the signs of fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS). Perhaps a friend or a family member has FMS. How can you help? Or if you have it, what can be done? Being well-informed is a big step toward understanding and living with this problem. However, not everyone having the above symptoms necessarily has FMS. According to the American College of Rheumatology, “the diagnosis of fibromyalgia is based on the person’s history of chronic widespread pain and the finding of tender points by the physician in specific locations.” There are also other symptoms, some similar to those of chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). For more information please write to me at jwd @ deafusa . com