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B cells in the immune systems of people with CFS
Research abstract Limited immunological changes have been previously reported in B cell phenotype in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) patients, so there is no clear established role of B cells in the pathophysiology of CFS patients. The aim of this study … Continue reading
The nature of fatigue in CFS
Research abstract In this article, we report the findings of our study on the nature of fatigue in patients diagnosed with chronic fatigue syndrome. Using ethnoscience as a design, we conducted a series of unstructured interviews and card sorts to … Continue reading
Reduced cytokine levels may lead to neurological problems in CFS/ME
Research abstract Objectives: Previous research has provided evidence for dysregulation in peripheral cytokines in patients with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (CFS/ME). To date only one study has examined cytokines in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) samples of CFS/ME patients. The purpose of … Continue reading
Claire Jones, Welsh harpist with ME
Claire Jones, former Royal harpist from Pembrokeshire, talks about her experience of ME and road to recovery through homeopathy, chiropractic treatment, nutrition and psychological therapies. She advises people with ME to listen to their bodies and calls for better services. Her … Continue reading
Disturbed sleep is key symptom in CFS
Research abstract Objectives: Sleep disturbances are common in chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), and one of the key symptom complaints, yet it has been neglected by previous qualitative research. The aim was to explore the specific role of sleep in patients’ experience of their … Continue reading
Distinct stages found in ME/CFS
Research abstract Myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) is an unexplained incapacitating illness that may affect up to 4 million people in the United States alone. There are no validated laboratory tests for diagnosis or management despite global efforts to find … Continue reading
MRI shows differences between CFS and depression
Research article: White matter (WM) involvement in chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) was assessed using voxel-based regressions of brain MRI against CFS severity scores and CFS duration in 25 subjects with CFS and 25 normal controls (NCs). As well as voxel-based … Continue reading
Reconditioning programme for CFS
Research abstract: AIM: Physical exercise can be part of treatment in patients with chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), where the aim would be to improve strength and endurance through increasing physical exercise (intensity and time) without aggravating symptomatology. The present study … Continue reading
Measuring substantial reductions in activity
Research abstract The case definitions for Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS), ME, and CFS each include a disability criterion requiring substantial reductions in activity in order to meet diagnostic criteria. Difficulties have been encountered in defining and operationalizing the substantial … Continue reading
Non-celiac gluten sensitivity co-exists with CFS and FM
Letter to editor: We have closely read the article published by Isasi et al.1 in Reumatologia Clínica presenting a case of fibromyalgia (FM) and chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) caused by non-celiac sensitivity to gluten (NGCD). We would like to comment … Continue reading
