Monthly Archives: October 2012

Personality disorders no more common in CFS

Posted on 10/18/2012 by wames

Abstract from the Belgian study: BACKGROUND:  It is not yet clear whether chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is associated with elevated levels of personality disorders. PURPOSE:  This study aims to determine the prevalence of DSM-IV axis II personality disorders among patients … Continue reading →

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Lixdexamfetamine dimesylate helps functioning, fatigue and pain in CFS subgroup

Posted on 10/18/2012 by wames

A drug commonly used for ADHD (Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) has been trialled by JL Young in the USA.  Lixdexamfetamine dimesylate is in the amphetamine family and is rapidly absorbed into the body and converted to dextroamphetamine, which is responsible … Continue reading →

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Antiviral valganciclovir helps CFS subgroup

Posted on 10/18/2012 by wames

In a study by Dr Jose Montoya in the USA half of CFS patients suffering from HHV-6 and EBV viruses make an improvement of 30% or more. Abstract Valganciclovir has been reported to improve physical and cognitive symptoms in patients … Continue reading →

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Resources for the diagnosis and management of CFS/ME in primary care

Posted on 10/09/2012 by wames

Researchers from Manchester have developed resources to support the diagnosis and management of CFS/ME in primary care. Abstract NICE guidelines emphasise the need for a confident, early diagnosis of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/ Myalgic Encephalitis (CFS/ME) in Primary Care with management … Continue reading →

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£10 billion further welfare cuts – Hardest Hit campaign response

Posted on 10/09/2012 by wames

The Hardest Hit campaign has responded to the UK Chancellor’s announcement that the Government is to press ahead with plans to slash an extra £10 billion from the welfare budget by 2016-17. Steve Winyard, chair of the DBC campaigns group … Continue reading →

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