Many sufferers have contacted me about their fears of losing their jobs because of their illness. Some are worried about their health which seems to be deteriorating before their eyes, and others express concerns about their employers and are wondering what their rights are.

I recently got a message from a CFS sufferer who asked:

I wondered if you had any info on other sufferers who were in danger of losing their jobs?

For those of you who find yourselves in the same predicament, check out the Sleepydust Forum. It has a set of boards titled 'Benefits, Welfare & Work' which you might find helpful.

Alternatively, to see if there have been any postings about your questions, just click on the blue search button at the top of the forum once you've registered and type in your keyword/s.

You might also like to post your experiences or questions on the 'Benefits, Welfare & Work' boards.


Remember! In order to have full access to the board (and to be able to post) you will need to register (free). You can register here:

http://www.sleepydust.net/forum-register

And then you can access the Sleepydust Forum whenever you like here:

http://www.sleepydust.net/FIBROMYALGIA-FORUM.html

You may also find the following helpful:

- Work From Home Section

- ME/CFS Or FMS :: Is It Time To Quit Your Job?

I hope you find the above information and the Sleepydust Forum, helpful.

All the best

Claire
Editor of Sleepydust

Here's an interesting media article about the pain experienced by Fibromyalgia sufferers and how a certain type of cough suppressant may help to ease it:

"Researchers found that the cough suppressant, dextromethorphan, temporarily diminished pain perception in both fibromyalgia patients and healthy adults. The benefit appears to stem from the fact that dextromethorphan blocks the action of a chemical messenger known as NMDA, which helps relay pain signals to the brain.

But that doesn't mean people with fibromyalgia should start downing over-the-counter cough syrup, the researchers caution..."

-- Cough suppressant may ease fibromyalgia pain, paktribune.com, Islamabad, January 09 --

To read the full article, click here...