Anonymous George: Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Naltrexone I have Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (Myalgic Encephalomyelitis), Rheumatoid Arthritis, Fibromyalgia, and Ankylosing Spondylitis (in remission at the moment). My GP has suggested I try the medication, Naltrexone. more inside

Cupidinous George II Oh MonkeyFilter, me love you long time! Well, it seems that old Cupid has forsaken us this year, so Simian XX is stepping up to the plate! more inside

Anonymous George: Transgendered, Can't Find Work Hi, folks, fellow simians. I was intersexed at birth and was surgically "corrected" and pronounced a boy. Unfortunately for me, I'm actually a girl, and am just getting around to correcting this problem at age 29-30. I've been on female hormones for almost exactly a year, and have been living full-time in my true gender for about 8 months. I look pretty "convincing" already except perhaps for my jawline and my sparse (but darkish) facial hair. I pass. Not perfectly, but great considering how little I've done. I'm in the States. more inside

Anonymous George: A Friend in Need A close friend of mine seems to have gotten himself into a spot of trouble, and I'm not sure how involved I should get, because part of the trouble involves another close friend. Please bear with me while I fill in the backstory. more inside

Anonymous George: need advice on gastroplasty, etc. My fiancée Pat received a call last night from her Aunt Janet telling her that Pat’s 54 year old mom, Carla, was admitted to the hospital for breathing problems. more inside

Anonymous George: Need a Sham Marriage I am an unskilled American living in Ireland. I am able to legally reside here because I was a student when I applied for permission to remain in the state. more inside