Author Archives: wames
For many COVID-19 survivors, another devastating syndrome may follow – ME/CFS
For many COVID-19 survivors, another devastating syndrome may follow, by Barbra Williams Cosentino, in Next Avenue, January 8, 2021 Myalgic encephalomyelitis, or Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, is on the rise. Lisa Shanks, 48, was a healthy, energetic cardio-dance and fitness … Continue reading
ME/CFS: organic disease or psychosomatic illness? A re-examination of the Royal Free Epidemic of 1955
Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: Organic Disease or Psychosomatic Illness? A Re-Examination of the Royal Free Epidemic of 1955, by Rosemary Underhill and Rosemarie Baillod in Medicina Vol 57 Issue 1 p12 [10.3390/medicina57010012] (This article belongs to the Special Issue ME/CFS: … Continue reading
COVID-19 & CFS: is the worst yet to come?
COVID-19 and chronic fatigue syndrome: Is the worst yet to come? by Peter Wostyn in Med Hypotheses 2021 Jan 2 [doi: 10.1016/j.mehy.2020.110469] Article abstract: There has been concern about possible long-term sequelae resembling myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome in COVID-19 patients. … Continue reading
ME/CFS: major impact on lives of both patients & family members
Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS): Major impact on lives of both patients and family members, by Esme Brittain, Nina Muirhead, Andrew Y Finlay and Jui Vyas in Medicina 2021, 57(1), 43; [doi.org/10.3390/medicina57010043] (This article belongs to the Special Issue ME/CFS: Causes, … Continue reading
The prospects of the two-day Cardiopulmonary Exercise Test (CPET) in ME/CFS patients
The prospects of the Two-Day Cardiopulmonary Exercise Test (CPET) in ME/CFS patients: a meta-analysis, by Eun-Jin Lim, Eun-Bum Kang, Eun-Su Jang and Chang-Gue Son in JCM Vol 9 Issue 12 Dec 2020 [10.3390/jcm9124040] (This article belongs to the Special Issue … Continue reading
‘Tis the season – a poem by Carw
‘Tis the season – a poem by Carw Surprised, yet again, by Autumnal torpor, and, in wondering what to do, as is our pain, I settle to observing rain, and the consequent habits of snails, and the number of … Continue reading
In memoriam 2020
Gone, but not forgotten As we approach 2021 we want to remember those we lost this year, including members of the ME community in Wales. Helen Price Helen was a long time member of the Carmarthenshire ME support … Continue reading
Christmas greeting from WAMES 2020
Wishing you all a relaxed and enjoyable Christmas, with working phone lines and good broadband access, to make contact with family and friends possible! Thank you for all the support you have given WAMES during a challenging year. … Continue reading
WAMES holiday helpline hours 2020-21
WAMES helpline hours The WAMES helpline is run by volunteers and will be closed for part of the festive period. helpline@wames.org.uk 0290 2051 5061 closed 1pm 24 – 29 December closed 31 Dec – 10am 3 Jan 2021 … Continue reading
