Physio

Good morning Foggy Followers! You know when, in the UK, the weather people say ‘don’t forget that you’ll lose an hour’s sleep tonight because of the clocks going forward?’. They could have told my body that, losing one hour’s sleep would have been lovely! Instead, I was awake at 01:57 (old time)….*sob*. I’m making the …

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Misrepresentation and the Press

Hello, I mentioned this subject in today’s FogPod podcast, the past week has been particularly concerning and upsetting for not only myself but many others within the M.E./C.F.S. community. I had consciously taken the decision to not engage with Twitter threads about the articles in various newspapers over the past week, other than to RT …

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Reaction to Stress – Chronic Idiopathic Urticaria

Hello! Foggy and I have just enjoyed a lazy and very sleepy Sunday afternoon. He has just fallen off BED in excitement after seeing a Red Squirrel on Countryfile. While he is feeling sorry for himself and sulking, I am writing this blog in the peace and quiet! Do you watch Grace and Frankie on Netflix? …

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Progress For The M.E./C.F.S. Community

Hi! I’ve been away from work for nearly 2 weeks for the Christmas and New Year period. I had planned on relaxing and recharging my batteries ready for a busy 2019. However, I got a muggle bug (that’s a non-M.E. person virus) and spent 5 days wilting in my bed. Hardly recharging! I am now up …

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Christmas Sparkle and Best Wishes

*Foggy* 4 sleeps to go! Foggy is so excited about Santa visiting Foggy HQ on Christmas Eve, he is doing his utmost to be on the good side of the naughty and nice list. On the other hand, I am feeling a bit meh about Christmas this year. I have put up the usual tree, …

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P.E.N.E. or P.E.M.? It’s a mystery!

Hello! Foggy is snoring softly in Foggy HQ this morning, I’m letting him have a bit of a lie-in. He’s fidgeting so I know he’s dreaming about squirrel chasing! I’m making the most of the peace and quiet by writing this blog. As you know, I am in the process of setting up an online training …

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Chest Pain and M.E./C.F.S.

X-ray of a chest

Hi, I had a new symptom start around 6 months ago and, because of the infamous being ‘fobbed off’ incident, it was only investigated this week. Here’s what has been going on. I started to get pain in my right breast that could have been caused by any number of factors. I assumed it would …

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#YouNoseMe

Patch and Sally

Hello! 25th October marks one year since Patch left Foggy HQ forever to chase squirrels and run through meadows for eternity. To mark the date, I am starting an annual day of thanks to those who SEE us and offer love, support and practical help to get us through each day. Patch saw me. He …

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