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Millions missing – add yourself to the global disease map
The group ME Advocacy is asking everyone with ME to place themselves onto www.diseasemaps.org under “Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/M.E.”. This will help the “Millions missing” with this “Forgotten Plague” to be more visible, and will help people find others in their … Continue reading
The association between borderline personality disorder, FM & CFS: systematic review
Review abstract: Background: Overlap of aetiological factors and demographic characteristics with clinical observations of comorbidity has been documented in fibromyalgia syndrome, chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) and borderline personality disorder (BPD). Aims: The purpose of this study was to assess the … Continue reading
Global protest 27 Sep 2016 for the ‘Millions missing’ due to ME
There are #MillionsMissing from their lives because of Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME), a debilitating neuroimmune disease. In May 2016 there were peaceful protests in 13 cities including Belfast. On September 27th, the #MillionsMissing will once again protest around the world, including Cardiff and Bristol. Join … Continue reading
A subset of ME/CFS patients have IBS
Research abstract: BACKGROUND: There is evidence that Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) is accompanied by gastro-intestinal symptoms; and IgA and IgM responses directed against lipopolysaccharides (LPS) of commensal bacteria, indicating bacterial translocation. METHODS: This study was carried out to examine … Continue reading
Midodrine is effective for orthostatic hypotension
Research abstract: OBJECTIVE Midodrine hydrochloride is a short-acting pressor agent that raises blood pressure in the upright position in patients with orthostatic hypotension. The US Food and Drug Administration’s Subpart H approval, under which midodrine was initially approved, requires post-marketing … Continue reading
Creativity and illness: Marion’s story on Radio 4
Women’s Hour on BBC Radio Four: “Creativity and illness: Marion’s Story” Marion Michell has lived with ME and chronic fatigue for the last 17 years. She talks about how she became an artist through rediscovering crochet. Listen to Marion [Duration: … Continue reading