Fibromyalgia & Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

As many as 10 million Americans may have fibromyalgia, according to The National Fibromyalgia Association. I have had fibromyalgia for ten years, talked to doctors in four states and been doing research on it for five years. You hurt all over, and you frequently feel exhausted.  A more specific sign of fibromyalgia is the presence of up to 18 specific tender points on the body. These are painful only when you press directly on them. Even after countless tests, your doctor cannot find anything specifically wrong with you. If this sounds familiar, you may have fibromyalgia.

Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition mostly known for its widespread pain in your muscles, ligaments and tendons, as well as fatigue and multiple tender points on your body, where slight pressure causes pain, burning and even sometimes can make it bruise and itch. ( Find out more by looking up fibromyalgia symptoms on yahoo or google )   Its more common in woman then in men, but not unheard of. Fibromyalgia in the past was also known as fibrositis, chronic muscle pain syndrome, psychogenic rheumatism and tension myalgias, just to name a few.

Although you may feel your symptoms more intensity on somedays, like one day you hurt a little but can go on with your day, other days you may feel as if you have been hit by a truck. Flu like symptoms are common with this, upset stomach, hurting all over, tired even if you know you got at least eight hours of sleep, ( being drained and tired is very common with Fibro ) and just an altogether not right feeling. Fibro or FMS short for fibromyalgia will most likely never disappear completely. It may be reassuring to know, however, that fibromyalgia is not progressive or life-threatening and does no permanent damage to your muscles, joints, or organs. Treatments and self-care steps can improve fibromyalgia symptoms so it's important to talk to your health care provider about steps you can take to improve you are over all health.

Fibromyalgia is a syndrome, a set of symptoms that occur but do not have a known cause. Flare-ups are common and can be do to physical or emotional stress, many people with fibromyalgia report that cold or damp weather, poor sleep, fatigue, stress, or overexertion makes their pain worse. Some common symptoms of fibromyalgia include migraine and tension headaches, numbness or tingling of different parts of the body, abdominal pain related to irritable bowel syndrome ("spastic colon"),  irritable bladder, ( causing painful and frequent urination.)  Musculoskeletal pain, muscle spasms, muscle pain, fatigue, tender points, ( such as neck, spine, shoulders, or hips ) sleep disturbances, hard time getting to sleep or waking up, morning stiffness, anxiety, depression and short term memory loss ( Often referred to as Fibrofog. )

With a study at the University of Michigan, they have indicated that fibromyalgia patients have abnormalities within their central brain structures, It is a problem within the pain-processing center of the central nervous system. The use of medications such as antidepressants can help some patients with fibromyalgia.

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, (CFS) Sometimes called chronic Epstein-Barr virus, or myalgic encephalomyelitis is a very common thing to have. 90% of people with fibro will also have CFS. This is also not deadly but can be just as big a pain in the butt as fibro, The early sign of this illness is a strong fatigue that comes on suddenly and often comes and goes or it may just never stop. You may feel too tired to do your everyday activities or are easily exhausted with no apparent reason. CFS does not go away with a few good nights of sleep. Instead, it mostly steals your energy and vigor over months and sometimes years.

Some doctors think that Fibro and CFS are the same thing, it's a debait that no one seems to be winning. There is no cure but we can find solace in the fact that it's not deadly and does not get worse. You may have a flare-up so it seems like you are getting worse when in fact you really are not. It can come on so sudden, after weeks or even months of feeling like your oldself again that it feels as if its really getting worse. Take to keep stress low and walk as much as you think your body will allow to keep your Fibro/CFS symptoms from going into a flare up. If you are in the middle of a flare up the best thing to do is try again to keep stress low and take it easy till the symptoms easy up again.

Because symptoms of fibromyalgia are similar to so many other disorders, your doctor may try to rule out other conditions with similar symptoms before he or she can properly diagnose fibromyalgia. In some cases, you may have another condition in addition to fibromyalgia, so it's best to see a doctor right away to rule anything else out. This is not meant to be a self diagnose, no one but your doctor can tell you if you have this. This is just information gather up from medical sites and doctors I have talked to over the years. To find out more please look up fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome on your favorite search engine. Some great support forums to go to and talk about fibromyalgia, people there are very understanding of your pain and are there to help you through a bad day, week, month or year. If you are in pain and need someone to talk to please click on the link below and find a fibro friend.



Fibromyalgia & Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Learn how to do a basic numerology reading

I have listed here a fool proof way of helping you learn how to do numerology yourself. I will give you an example and you can learn from that. Its fun, easy and when you get really good you can make reports for friends, family and will anyone. I have been doing numerology for 5 years. Here is a great book on learning numerology yourself and getting more into this art of telling someone about themselves through the magic of numbers. ( Numerology by Hans Decoz , you can get this book used on amazon.com for only $4.78 ) In this lesson I will teach you how to get started and do a basic reading for yourself and anyone you would like. So you ready?? Let's get started!

Ok here is your number list
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
A B C D E F G H I
J K L M N O P Q R
S T U V W X Y Z

(Note: This chart is read downwards so that the numbers have letters that follow like, 1 is A, J, S, 2 is B, K, T, 3 is C, L, M, 4 is D, M, V, 5 is E, N, W, 6 is F, O, X, 7 is G, P, Y, 8 is H, Q, Z, and 9 is I, R .)

Look confusing? It really isn't. Just take a look at the following example and you will get the idea. In this example, we will use my full name to help you out so Diana Joyce Freeman is my birth name, I was born Feb 1st 1979 or better used for this is 02/01/79. I will try to teach you with what is called the Pythagorean system of numerology, this is how you can determine the numerical values of the letters in your name. Look above at the number list, you will see for my name Diana, D find D in the number list. See above it the number? Its 4 So D is 4 do the same with iana and you will see I is 9 A is 1 N is 5 and A is 1 see easy. Okay, now let's assign numerical values to my full name at birth.

Diana = 4, 9, 1, 5, 1
Joyce = 1, 6, 7, 3, 5
Freeman = 6, 9, 5, 5, 4, 1, 5
Now we must add them together:
Diana = 4+9+1+5+1=20
20 2+0=( 2 )

NOTE: We can never have a number greater then 9 ( only your master numbers which are 11 & 22 but this is a basic reading so we will not use 11 or 22, to learn more about master number, please read the book Numerology by Hans Decoz ) Ok so basic readings are only numbers 1-9 so nothing can go over the number 9. My number was 20 so we must reduce this by going 20 = 2+0 =2 So my number for my name Diana is a 2 .

Joyce = 1+6+7+3+5=22
22=2+2=(4)

NOTE: Again we have a number over 9 so we 22=2+2=4 my middle name number is 4

Freeman = 6+9+5+5+4+1+5=35
35=3+5=(8)

NOTE: Here again we have a number great then 9 so we must reduce this again 35=3+5=8 my last name number is 8.

So now we have Diana, my first name is number 2, Joyce my middle name is number 4 and Freeman my last name is number 8. For the last on this part, you need to add all end numbers together to get your FULL birth name number. ( which is called your "destiny number" ) Take the first name end number and add them with your middle and last name numbers like this 2+4+8=14 but nothing can be higher then the number 9 so again we reduce it 14=1+4=5 so there we go my full birth name number is 5. Get it? If not try doing it with your own name a few times and it should come to you pretty easy!

In numerology this particular combination of first, middle, and last name provides the "Destiny Number." So we now have my Destiny Number. Now lets learn what that means. On the chart below is a quick interpretation of the numbers 1 through 9.

The Numbers Revealed!
1. If your Destiny Number is a 1 this means you are ambitious, independent, and self-sufficient.

2. If your Destiny Number is a 2 this means you are supportive, diplomatic, and analytical.

3. If your Destiny Number is a 3 this means you are enthusiastic, optimistic, and fun-loving

4. If your Destiny Number is a 4 this means you are practical, traditional, and serious

5. If your Destiny Number is a 5 this means you are adventurous, mercurial, and sensual. ( Cool as you see I am a 5 )

6. If your Destiny Number is a 6 this means you are responsible, careful, and domestic.

7. If your Destiny Number is a 7 this means you are spiritual, eccentric, and a bit of a loner.

8. If your Destiny Number is a 8 this means you are money-oriented, decisive, and stern

9. If your Destiny Number is a 9 this means you are multi-talented, compassionate, and global.

OK we got that.. Now lets move on to the my birthday. 02/01/1979 we must add all the number together again.

0+2+0+1+1+9+7+9=29 but we must not go over 9 so again we what?? WE reduce 29=2+9=11 which is a master number, but in a basic reading we just skip that and go on and reduce again 29=2+9=11 11=1+1=2 so for this basic reading my birthday number is a 2. The name for your birthday number is your lifepath number, so my lifepath number is 2. Below I will list what the traits are for the numbers 1-9.

The traits for your lifepath number:
If your lifepath number is 1, you are a very ambitious person. You are a born leader and need not depend on anyone. You are always willing to test out new theories and ideas. You have a lot of charisma, and you like to stand out in a crowd. You like to be in charge, and while you are a strong leader, you have a tendency to be overly bossy. You may also be too impulsive at times and you have been known to go to extremes. Some career paths that make the most of your abilities include politics, show business, and owner of a small business.

If your lifepath number is 2, you are a very loving person. You like to examine and analyze things, but sometimes to go a little overboard with this. You have a tendency to get bogged down in the details and miss the bigger picture. You make a terrific partner, both in business and love. You were born to mediate and make peace. You have a tendency to keep your feelings bottled up for the sake of keeping harmony. Your main quest is to find the right relationship. Some career paths you might excel at include diplomatic positions, counseling, or partner in a small business.

If your lifepath number is 3, you are very outgoing and imaginative. You love life and have a magical excitement for everything about it. You love new adventures and have the energy to pursue them. Unfortunately, you make lack the ability to stick with things and have trouble completing projects. You consider it a tragedy to fall into a set routine. You crave constant change and you love to have a good time but you make lack a sense of responsibility. Some possible career paths for you might include press-related jobs, party planning, or public relations.

If your lifepath number is 4, you are responsible, practical, and very hard-working. You like to get things done and you are willing to put forth the effort to make it happen. You crave a familiar routine and hate for things to be up in the air. This can be a problem when it comes to new experiences. You need security in all aspects of your life and you have a knack for creating order from chaotic situations. You are not the type to take charge and you would rather be a team player. Some possible career paths that suit you include administrative jobs and support staff.

If your lifepath number is 5, you want it all. You love to take chances and will try anything once. You are always looking for your next conquest, whether business or romantic. You have a tendency to lose interest in things quickly and are easily distracted. You like the finer things in life and you are used to getting them. You become restless and bored very easily. You are never quite satisfied with the status quo. Things have to change constantly to hold your interest. Some career possibilities for you include any career where you can hold the limelight or anything that capitalizes on your never-ending bank of ideas.

If your lifepath number is 6, you are very reliable. You are a homebody. You are happy to be domestic and you love taking care of people and things. You have strong opinions that can be unyielding at times. When you give of yourself to take care of others, you may find yourself feeling under-appreciated. You yearn for feelings of safety and comfort. You prefer warm contentment to wild new adventures. You have a good heart but you have a tendency to play martyr at times and neglect your own needs. Good career choices for you include teaching, catering, nursing, or childcare.

If your lifepath number is 7, you are a definite individual. You tend toward the eccentric and are very spiritual. Your eccentricities and individuality may cause you to become something of a loner. You love to learn. You want to find the answers to the mysteries of life, and you like to be an observer. You have a tendency to separate yourself from others and appear aloof. Some of this might come from a fear of meeting the standards of you and others. Some career choices you might consider include research, science, or self-employment .

If your lifepath number is 8, you are very ambitious. You have set high goals for yourself and you have the drive necessary to achieve those goals. You crave power and control of all aspects of your life. Unfortunately, while you keep your eyes on the prize, you sometimes fail to notice the people you may have to step on to get to the top. You have a knack for handling money and are very decisive. You know what you want and you have what it takes to get it. Some good career ideas for you include business professional, president of a company, or politics.

If your lifepath number is 9, you are very creative. You are a creature of intuition, and you have a knack for seeing the "bigger picture." Unfortunately, this broad view can sometimes cause you to overlook vital details. Your goal is to make to world a better place. You tend to be a dreamer and you have no lack of inspiration. You have the desire to make things happen, but bad habits sometimes get in your way. Some possible career paths that suit you include community leader, ministry, or union leader.

Very good now you have all you need to know to start on a basic numerology reading, with what you learned here you can go on to learn more. You have already learned the hard part so go on pick up a few books and learn this amazing thing called numerology. Now there is a lot more to numerology than just math! Anyone can operate a calculator. But a really good numerologist understands what makes people tick. And it probably helps to also have a heightened sense of intuition. So there we go your first lesson in numerology. You now have all the info you need to do a basic numerology reading on yourself or anyone you chose. Now go to it and don't forget to have fun.

Numerology report for Diana Joyce Freeman born 02/01/1979
49151 16735 6955415
Diana Joyce Freeman
02/01/1979
Diana your Destiny Number is 5 and your lifepath number is 2
Destiny Number 5 means you are adventurous, mercurial, and sensual, and having a lifepath number of 2 means you are a very loving person. You like to examine and analyze things, but sometimes to go a little overboard with this. You have a tendency to get bogged down in the details and miss the bigger picture. You make a terrific partner, both in business and love. You were born to mediate and make peace. You have a tendency to keep your feelings bottled up for the sake of keeping harmony. Your main quest is to find the right relationship. Some career paths you might excel at include diplomatic positions, counseling, or partner in a small business.

Plus Size modeling and info to help you get started

Have you ever wanted to get into modeling, but had no idea where to start? Don't know what them little words in the ( ) mean. Well I can help you. Read on and see how you can get yourself started in a beautiful and exciting new career. Just a few secrets and know hows and your on your way. 



First you will need a nice portfolio, now Models pay $1000's to get one of these when they Start out, because they don't know better.. But here is a trick for you to get one for free. Look for local photographers looking for models to work with, make sure in their ad it says they are looking to work for T/F/P or P/F/T, this Stands for Time For Print or Print For Time. What this means is they are looking to get new pictures for their portfolios. You e-mail them and ask if they work with plus size women. If they e-mail you back and say yes, ( " I find most of the time they do e-mail you back because they want all kinds of new looks " ) then you can get all the details on where to meet. You should never go alone, bring a friend and meet for the first time in a public place. If just to get the feel for the person, a women can NEVER be to careful.

Now because they are looking for T/F/P or P/F/T it Doesn't matter if you have never modeled before. Its great for getting used to being in front of the camera. T/F/P or P/F/T Time For Print / Print For Time: Means you don't have to pay anything and they wont pay you. In return for your modeling for Them, you get to keep all the pictures taken of you. Either on a CD for your computer or they will just e-mail them to you! You will have to let them use your pictures in their online and off line portfolio so make sure you don't do anything you don't want a lot of people To see. Its a good thing a lot of times they have an online portfolio and they will put your pictures on there and other people all around the world will see it. Its a great way to get noticed. 

So look on line for local photographers looking for models see if any of them have T/F/P or P/F/T listed. Then e-mail them and ask what I told you to ask :0). Some great sites that are free for models are Onemodelplace.com and musecube.com. When you have some nice pictures get an account on both of them and set up an online portfolio, from there look around some more for local photographers to do more work. After awhile you will be a natural in front of the cam, if your not already and You can move up to paid shoots.

There are a lot of sites for plus size models! In most sites they have a place listed of photographers. Do a local search on lots of different sites, gather up lots of e-mail address of the photographers that have T/F/P or P/F/T listed on their page or in any they have listed. After that, e-mail each one and ask if they work with plus size women. Tell them you are just starting out and would love to get some nice pictures to put together a portfolio. Make sure you send two nice pictures of you that you already have. They don't have to be professional Just clear. One nice face shot ( meaning up close, let them see your eyes, mouth, teeth, nose and hair. ) and one body Shot ( Head to toe full shot. Make sure you were something that fits well. ) so they know what they will be working with. If you can't find any local photographers get a friend to take some nice pictures of you outside to start a portfolio to list on the sites I named up above. Take the pictures outside or some where with nice backgrounds, No group shots And NO bathrooms or boyfriends in the shot. Just because your friend is not a professional photographer does not mean that the picture can't look like its been taken professionally, so keep that in mind when taking the shots. 


Sources: I have been plus size modeling for 8 years, tricks I have picked up and learned on the way!!