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  1. Louie41

    Abnormalities in the urine of people with ME/CFS? A clinician asks for feedback

    My urine began to smell odd around the time of my breathing crisis, which caused a huge downturn in my health. See thread called "My Latest Adventures." It's continued that way. Sort of like asparagus smell, but not the same exactly. It still smells odd.
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    Science minded people--help me engineer a simple structure to stay warm?

    Haven't had the energy to respond. But I come from an extremely cold climate, and fully support @andypants's complete post. The most important "structure" is what you have close to your body to maintain body heat. The tent is good for cutting down wind, but you can't hope to heat a tent up...
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    Stroke

    Sorry to hear of these findings, Svet, and yet glad that you found an explanation that might open up some new vistas for you.
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    News from Germany

    That makes me so sad!
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    Denmark: Analysis and comments to Karina Hansen's journal from when she was sectioned at Hammel Neurocenter

    Unbelievable! Except that it's true! :eek::bawling::mad::cry::thumbsdown::arghh:
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    Postcards to Doctors - new project from ME Action

    Following your example . . . . (skritch, skritch, skritch).;):):thumbup:
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    Postcards to Doctors - new project from ME Action

    Man, I'm going to have to write small to get all that on a postcard!
  8. Louie41

    Easy sources of protein

    My go-to is canned salmon. Loads of protein, few calories, and you can eat the whole can at once.
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    Can You Reshape Your Brain's Response To Pain? NPR article, June 10, 2019

    @Peter Trewhitt A teeter totter is the thing in the playground next to the slide, which I fell off of onto my head, and that's why I joined s4me!
  10. Louie41

    Published comments on article: Komaroff, Advances in Understanding the Pathophysiology of ME/CFS

    This is my experience exactly, including CPR, a near drowning, IVIG, several surgeries, and assorted illnesses.
  11. Louie41

    USA: Disability Insurance for ME/CFS

    I must agree with Samuel on the general point that, too often, such events are promoted with insufficient attention to needs of the anticipated audience. Most ME charities are relying on the internet and its easiest methods rather than thinking clearly about what patients can manage. I'm...
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    Audio distraction: podcasts, audio books, radio on demand

    I've had to give up one of my favorites, Donna Leon, because I can't tolerate the reader of her audiobooks, and can no longer read the book itself. :(
  13. Louie41

    An Introduction To ME By Dr Hng

    Thanks, Trish! (Edited to remove emojis that, in the light of day, seemed a little disrespectful.
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    An Introduction To ME By Dr Hng

    I know what aka means, but why is it used in this context? Does she generally use the names interchangeably, and why an aka at all?
  15. Louie41

    Public Ultra-Processed Diets Cause Excess Calorie Intake and Weight Gain: An Inpatient Randomized Controlled Trial of Ad Libitum Food Intake

    This research has implications for PwME who may rely on easy-to-prepare processed foods, and for those who try to watch their weight. It's an NIH study published in Cell Metabolism https://www.cell.com/cell-metabolism/fulltext/S1550-4131(19)30248-7
  16. Louie41

    Trial By Error: A Crowdfunding Wrap-Up

    Absolutely fine, @dave30th. Just one of the many fascinating differences between UK English and American English.
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    Two pieces of PACE satire on Twitter

    Thanks for the laugh, @Obermann!
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    #MEAction: "Let's start the values and policies process!"

    @JenB @JaimeS This has an extremely short deadline. I can barely take in the email by Dec. 7, let alone respond to a poll.
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    How to deal with Unexpected stresses

    No fun to have all this going on, @Hell..hath..no..fury...! I wish you, your partner and your mom all the best. Take care of yourselves!:(:hug::(:hug::(
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    Public Top Cancer Researcher Fails to Disclose Corporate Financial Ties in Major Research Journals Image

    Thanks, @Andy. I didn't have the mental wherewithal to do more than skim the article, let alone clean things up nicely the way you have. :hug:
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