Category Archives: News
Movement for Good nomination
Please help WAMES win £1,000! WAMES has been nominated for a £1,000 donation from charitable donor the Benefact Group through the Movement for Good programme. We have been entered into a draw which will take place 3 times during … Continue reading
Research: Post-exercise fatigue and function in men & women with ME/CFS
This US pilot study was surprised to find that a six-minute walk test didn’t produce as many post-exercise abnormalities in people with ME/CFS and no major differences between men and women. Healthy people’s hearts returned to a slow rate in … Continue reading
New fact sheet on ME from the WMEA
Myalgic Encephalomyelitis factsheet WAMES has been working with ME organisations around the world to produce a new fact sheet on Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME), with a particular focus on post-exertional malaise (PEM). Available in a growing number of languages, we … Continue reading
Treatment research: intranasal mechanical stimulation (INMEST)
Achieving symptom relief in ME/CFS with INMEST A small Swedish study used intranasal mechanical stimulation (INMEST) to target symptoms in people with ME of autonomic dysregulation e.g. dizziness, fainting when standing up, digestive problems, sweating, vision problems. Participants received … Continue reading
#newWAMESwebsite – Another donation brings our new website closer!
Another donation brings our new website closer! A big thank you to the donors who contributed through PayPal to give us another £50 towards purchasing a new WAMES website. We now have reached £450 of our £1500 goal. #newWAMESwebsite … Continue reading
The role of psychotherapy in the care of ME/CFS
Psychotherapy and ME/CFS A group of European psychologists and researchers say that although ME/CFS is a physical, not a psychosomatic illness, psychotherapeutic help could improve the mental well-being and coping strategies of numerous people with ME/CFS. They suggest a … Continue reading
WAMES Easter helpline closure
WAMES helpline hours The WAMES helpline is run by volunteers and will be closed over the long Easter weekend. helpline@wames.org.uk 0290 2051 5061 The helpline will be closed from 5pm Thursday 6 April – 10am Tuesday 11 April … Continue reading
World ME Day posters launched: PEM
World ME Day posters launched exploring the 2023 theme As we approach World ME Day on May 12th, the World ME Alliance is excited to announce the launch of six new graphics that explore different aspects of post-exertional malaise … Continue reading
Research review: Sleep disruption in ME/CFS
Measurable sleep disruption in ME/CFS Australian researchers reviewed the research which used objective measures, rather than patient surveys, to uncover the type and extent of sleep disruption in ME/CFS. Adult ME/CFS patients: spend longer time in bed longer sleep onset … Continue reading
Research review: Heart & blood dysfunction in ME/CFS
Cardiovascular and haematological pathology in ME/CFS: a role for viruses “The circulatory system (also called the cardiovascular system) is the body system that moves blood around the body. It consists of the heart and blood vessels. The blood carries … Continue reading
