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Chronic Fatigue Syndrome has levels of disability. Some people are hit heavily and can barely function; others manage to get through their workday.

Level:

Symptoms at rest:

Symptoms with exercise:

Overall activity level:

Ability to work:

10

none

none

normal

full time without difficulty

Level:

Symptoms at rest:

Symptoms with exercise:

Overall activity level:

Ability to work:

9

none

mild

normal

full time with difficulty

Level:

Symptoms at rest:

Symptoms with exercise:

Overall activity level:

Ability to work:

8

mild

worsen

activity restriction for activities requiring exertion

full time with difficulty in jobs requiring exertion

Level:

Symptoms at rest:

Symptoms with exercise:

Overall activity level:

Ability to work:

7

mild

some daily activity limitation

close to 90% except for activities requiring exertion

full time with difficulty

Level:

Symptoms at rest:

Symptoms with exercise:

Overall activity level:

Ability to work:

6

mild to moderate

daily activities limited

70 to 90%

unable to do physical labor; can work light activity with flexible hours

Level:

Symptoms at rest:

Symptoms with exercise:

Overall activity level:

Ability to work:

5

moderate

moderate to severe

70% of expected

no strenuous work; light work for 4-5 hours/day with rest periods

Level:

Symptoms at rest:

Symptoms with exercise:

Overall activity level:

Ability to work:

4

moderate

moderate to severe

50 to 70%

no strenuous work; light work for 3-4 hours/day with rest periods

Level:

Symptoms at rest:

Symptoms with exercise:

Overall activity level:

Ability to work:

3

moderate to severe

severe

50%; usually confined to the house

no strenuous work; light work for 2-3 hours/day with rest periods

Level:

Symptoms at rest:

Symptoms with exercise:

Overall activity level:

Ability to work:

2

moderate to severe

unable to perform strenuous activity

30 to 50%; unable to leave house except rarely

none; confined to bed most of the day; unable to concentrate for more than 1 hour/day

Level:

Symptoms at rest:

Symptoms with exercise:

Overall activity level:

Ability to work:

1

severe

unable

bedridden most of the time

no travel outside of the house; cannot concentrate

Level:

Symptoms at rest:

Symptoms with exercise:

Overall activity level:

Ability to work:

0

severe continuously

unable

bed ridden constantly

unable to care for self

Source: The Disease of a Thousand Names - CFIDS - Chronic Fatigue/Immune Dysfunction Syndrome by David S. Bell MD, FAAP

 

Websites by Barbara F. Gregory:

barbfeick.com - Index of all my sites. 

Computerized Electro Dermal Screening (CEDS) - I first came across this equipment when it was being used experimentally by a chiropractor who had a TWO YEAR waiting list. I had to know what was so special about this equipment that people would wait two years to try it so I bought the equipment. You many know the equipment under other names: Avatar, Biomeridian, Electro-acupuncture according to Voll, allergy screening, stress assessment...   Dr. Mercola talks about this equipment on his website. CEDS compares extremely well with medical tests for allergies and sensitivities and is NON-INVASIVE!

Electrocute Illness - Home treatments using electricity to heal. Did you notice that testimonials have disappeared from the web? I salvaged some of them. The zapper, Bob Beck's devices, and the Scenar are all on this site.

Hypnosis/EFT/CEDS/hand-on healing -  This is a hobby. I use the Avatar (CEDS) to do a general health screenings, emotional screening, stress screening... I use emotional freedom technique, hypnosis & meditation techniques, and energy clearing techniques.

Holistic Health Information - interesting links to websites, quotes from books, and info from junk mail about various health topics. I have a timeline that you might find interesting. Can you correlate foods and/or vaccines with diseases? And why are Americans getting so FAT?! I list many illnesses and new treatments information about them.

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DISCLAIMER: 
The information contained herein is intended for educational purposes only.

By using the information presented on this website, you agree to take FULL responsibility for yourself. Self-help requires intelligence, common sense, and the ability to take responsibility for your own actions. You have the right to be healthy! I encourage you to make your own health care decisions based upon your research (or  in partnership with a qualified health care professional. )

 

If you suspect you have a disease or health related condition of any kind, please learn and research! Learn from more then one source! If you are unable to learn, or if you are unable to help yourself, you should contact qualified health care professional practicing natural and holistic therapies immediately. This information is for people who are ready to take full responsibility for their health. If you are not one of those, then this information is for informational purposes only. The results reported on this website may NOT occur in all individuals.

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Last modified: November 22, 2008