Category Archives: House & Home

Evaluating Carbon Dioxide at Home with an Aranet4 in Myalgic Encephalomyelitis

This fall, I acquired an Aranet4 CO2 monitor. It’s been illuminating to use and has helped me improve a little. Continue reading

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How to Clean a Bathroom (with Severe ME/CFS)

Let’s say you have severe ME/CFS, and you’re married to someone who has a full time job, is your sole caretaker, and because of the severity of your illness, is also chief cook, bottle washer, launderer, yard maintenance guy, and … Continue reading

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None Detected

Just heard Chimp gasp in the other room while opening the mail. My XMRV results are back. I came back “none detected” for culture and for serum antibodies. I’m pretty disappointed, although I know, of course, that this doesn’t mean … Continue reading

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Nest Feathers

We spend a lot of time in the house. Me, because I have to; Chimp, because he’s taking care of me, and because he likes to be around me. So we have been working on making it a pleasant place … Continue reading

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