Trying something new.....

I'm exhausted from my trip/visit south. I overdid it (of course). Not sure how long it will take to recover, but I spent most of today in bed (where I am now). I hope if I dedicate the weekend to resting I can start doing some editing type work at home by Monday.

I have some interesting things to report, including a good visit to my specialist - which was much needed. She really is wonderful. I wish I could have had two hours with her, but still she gave me more than 30min instead of the scheduled 20min appointment so I can't complain.

I may try some Famciclovir which in the U.S. is Famvir. It's an antiviral. Has anyone who reads this blog ever tried it for viral/immune symptoms related to M.E./CFS? I did a 3 month round of low dose Valtrex once and didn't notice much difference. We both thought this might be worth a try given my inability to rid myself of what she thinks in an ongoing (eight year long) low-grade viral infection.

Can I just say that this a ridiculously hard illness to understand on so many levels? On that note, I've also just signed consent to have my blood and DNA contributed to the CFIDS BioBank in the U.S. (Canadians are invited to participate which is nice). The samples are "banked" and researchers can use them reducing the time and money researchers put into participant recruitment.

I'll blog again soon, once I've rested up.