Swimming

& ME / CFS / CFIDS

ME - Myalgic Encephalomyelitis

CFS - Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

CFIDS - Chronic Fatigue and Immune Dysfunction Syndrome

I'm not going to go at length about the illness.  I assume if you've found this page that you have or know some-one that has ME / CFS / CFIDS.  If not, you will find links at the bottom of the page that will give you more information about this miserable soul-destroying illness.

This page is my story about how I found a style of  swimming that suits those with little energy, the impact it has had on my life and I believe that fellow sufferers may benefit from this style of swimming.

In 1995 at the age of 45, my life changed in a way that I would never have believed possible.  I began to experience overwhelming fatigue and a myriad of other symptoms.  While resting for several days, the symptoms abated only to return with a vengeance when I tried to get going again.

to be continued - feel free to email me

ME-NET (compiled by Marc-Alexander Fluks)
Comprehensive directory of CFS related web sites. Both English and Dutch Pages. Well organized and easy to follow. Also includes a beginner's guide to CFS/ME.

Carleton Freenet CFS Page
A good reference guide to the resources on chronic fatigue syndrome. These include various CFS related web sites, newsletters, awareness, government agencies, and other WWW electronic resources.

UK ME-Web
This site includes unique resources such as the ME Sufferer's Hall of Fame; personal stories, poems, etc. of ME sufferers; notice board to post questions and UK support groups. There is also links to other ME related information and other medical info on the web.

YPWCnet Homepage
This site focuses on but is not limited to young persons with CFIDS. There is information on homeschooling; a YPWCnet newsletter; a BBS; a section for poems, essays, etc. from PWCs, PWCnet around cyberspace as well as an excellent collection of links to info on CFIDS and links to other medical sites.

CFS Village
Personal pages of individuals with chronic fatigue syndrome and general resources.

CFS DAYS Home Page CFS/FMS Resources
Extensive collection of information and resources on chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia. Also CFS cartoons and links to other sites.

How to Keep Your Patient Satisfied - Susan Keane Baker is a professional speaker delivering presentations on managing patient expectations, building patient satisfaction and rapport, and delivering health care customer service.

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