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International criteria identifies distinct subgroup in CDC definition of CFS
Abstract Background: Several diagnostic definitions are available for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (CFS/ME) that varies significantly in their symptom criteria. This pilot study was conducted to determine whether simple biological and clinical measures differed between CFS/ME patients meeting the 1994 … Continue reading
Gwyn’s 7 day sponsored walk succesfully completed
Gwyn says: “Mission complete, I walked over 122 miles and I finished on schedule. My right ankle was a little swollen but other than that I was in good shape. I enjoyed the variety of the walk, passing over farmland, … Continue reading
Gwyn’s 7 day sponsored walk
Recovered ME sufferer Gwyneth Hopkins will walk round Pembrokeshire for 7 days from May 11th – 17th. She plans to start at Haverfordwest at 10am Sunday 11th May, then go around the top of Cleddau estuary to Lawrenny ,then Lydstep, … Continue reading
Review of the role of T cells in the ME/CFS immune system
Abstract Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (CFS/ME) is a multifactorial disorder defined by symptom-specific criteria and characterised by severe and prolonged fatigue. CFS/ME typically affects a variety of bodily systems, including the immune system. Patients with CFS/ME exhibit significantly reduced Natural … Continue reading
Symptoms of Meares-Irlen/Visual Stress Syndrome in CFS
Abstract Several diagnostic symptoms of the visual-processing deficit Meares-Irlen/Visual Stress Syndrome are remarkably similar to symptom manifestations reported by individuals with chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). We surveyed the specific incidences of nine widely-recognised symptoms of visual stress (VS) in a … Continue reading
Home-based self-management program suitable for chronic fatigue
Abstract Purpose: This study evaluated the feasibility of a 12-week home-based self-management program for unexplained chronic fatigue (UCF) or chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). Methods: Self-report outcomes included measures of fatigue impact, physical function, depression, and global change. A web diary … Continue reading
WAMES AGM 1st April
The WAMES AGM will take place on 1st April in Dinas Powys. This will be a short business meeting to report on the activities of the past year and plan the priorities for the coming year. Contact Jan if you … Continue reading
Could you be the WAMES secretary?
The WAMES secretary’s post will become vacant at the April AGM. This post is critical for the smooth running of WAMES, an organisation which works to improve services and provide a better quality of life for people with ME in … Continue reading
Prudent healthcare and ME
On 16th January 2014 the Health Minister introduced the principles of ‘Prudent healthcare’ which would shape future development of services in NHS Wales: Do no harm Undertake the minimum appropriate intervention Work in co-production with the patient, to consider “what … Continue reading
Experiences of daily activity in CFS/ME & implications for rehabilitation programmes
Abstract PURPOSE Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, also known as Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (CFS/ME), has a significant impact upon daily functioning. Most recommended treatments aim to alter activity patterns based upon assumptions of activity avoidance. However, as there is limited research on the … Continue reading
