Tag Archives: chronic-illness

Down Syndrome: a narrative we all should read because it tells us of a doctor who decided to give of his time to the neglected people with disabilities in the UK in the 19th century. Please share this Christmas time.

Posted on December 18, 2025 by michelleclarke2015

Mr Commonsense @fopminui You’ve probably heard of Down syndrome. But very few people know why it carries that name. It has nothing to do with being “down,” slower, or less. It is the name of a man who chose dignity … Continue reading →

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Is chronic fatigue syndrome all in your brain? By Anthony L. Komaroff, MD, Editor in Chief, Harvard Health Letter. Personal comment. Never underestimate how debilitating Chronic Fatigue is; it stole 6 years and more of my life and that was post TBI, Bipolar, Anxiety, then CF and finally breast cancer (now a survivor). Search Amazon Fortune Favours the Brave by Michelle Marcella Clarke – the exhaustion during cancer was mild by comparison to the “drop dead” exhaustions of chronic fatigue. Always interested in the latest findings of this “Cinderella” of illnesses.

Posted on April 9, 2024 by michelleclarke2015

Is chronic fatigue syndrome all in your brain? An NIH study expands on a body of research locating objective markers of ME/CFS in the brain, the immune system, the gut, and beyond. February 28, 2024 By Anthony L. Komaroff, MD, … Continue reading →

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