Low dose IFN-a Works For Linda

Source of the Story

Internet story

Name

Linda

Diagnosis

1. Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
2. Another form of Orthostatic Intolerance

Approximate Date of Illness Began

1980-1990

Symptoms

Fever, pain, irritable bowel (IBS), insomnia (trouble falling asleep, trouble staying asleep), cognitive dysfunction and the weakness and dizziness that come from neurally mediated hypotension

Antiviral or Immune Modulators That Made a Difference for You

IFN-a (Alpha interferon)

Present State of Health

1. Fully recovered - no restrictions at all

Words of Advice

What surprised me the most about my recovery was that, within three months or so, I became able to rest again. I hadn't realized until then that, since I've had CFS, I've never really rested. Relaxing is a deliciously pleasurable sensation that I haven't felt since 1983.

I don't have to worry about overdoing it because my body tells me when it's time to take a break, and I enjoy the resting. To tell you the truth, for the last few months I have thoroughly enjoyed being a total couch potato for days on end sometimes. Doing nothing actually feels good now! For the first time since I got sick, I can actually be lazy.

And, the most important thing, I no longer respond to exertion with pain and fever. When I get tired, I just rest and feel re-energized within an hour or so. Boy, I never thought that would happen again!