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Online programmes & ME/CFS
Abstract BACKGROUND: Myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) is a long-term, debilitating condition that impacts numerous areas of individuals’ lives. The two predominant treatment options for ME/CFS are cognitive behavioral therapy and graded exercise therapy; however, many people have found these … Continue reading
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Tagged management programme, meditation programme, online course, outcomes, perceived control, sleep, symptom management
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Relationship between insomnia and CFS/ME
Research abstract Fatigue is common in the general population, and is the hallmark of chronic fatigue syndrome/myalgic encephalomyelitis (CFS/ME). Although the occurrence of sleep difficulties is known to be common in subjects with fatigue, research on insomnia in such subjects … Continue reading
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Tagged cortisol, endocrine dysregulation, HPA axis functioning, insomnia, sleep
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The role of sleep in CFS
Review abstract: Background: Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) affects 0.23–2.6% of the adult population. Sleep-related complaints are amongst the most frequently reported symptoms in these patients. Although a biopsychosocial model of CFS offers a plausible framework for understanding the condition, the … Continue reading
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Tagged Jason G Ellis, polysomnography, Prof Julia Newton, sleep, Vincent Deary, Zoe Gotts
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Videos by ME experts online
Dutch patient group ME/cvs Vereniging has hosted 30+ 3-10 minute talks about various aspects of ME on their Youtube page. Speakers include: Dr Nigel Speight (WAMES advisor); Prof Dr Kenny Meirleir; Prof Dr FC Visser; Dr Meinte Vollema, Dr Charles … Continue reading
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Tagged children, Dr Charles Shepherd, Dr Meinte Vollema, Dr Nigel Speight, hormones, pain, POTS, Prof FC Visser, Prof Kenny Meirleir, sleep, subgroups
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Sleep disruption in CFS
Dr Michael Breus explores the research into the effects of CFS on sleep. Excerpt from his article: Disrupted sleep is a hallmark of chronic fatigue syndrome. Chronic fatigue is associated with a range of sleep problems, including: Excessive daytime sleepiness … Continue reading
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Tagged D\r Michael J Breus, Dr Dorothy Bruck, Dr melinda L Jackson, sleep
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Insomnia and CFS
Dr Derek Enlander contributed the following to a discussion of a clinical review of the assessment and management of insomnia in primary care published in the BMJ (British Medical Journal): “We all agree that insomnia is a secondary symptom of … Continue reading
