Fundraising Feature: John walked 100 kilometres for his daughter – and for M.E. | 31 July 2019
John has never tackled anything quite like it before, but was inspired to do something to show support for his daughter Elaine.
Month: July 2019
The Guardian: ME and the perils of internet activism | 29 July 2019
This latest article continues to shine an uncritical spotlight on an issue that we really don’t think stands up to scrutiny…
The Latest Leaflet from the ME Association: Blood Tests Explained | 13 July 2019
Dr Shepherd talks about the kind of tests employed by researchers, what clinical tests should be taken to rule out misdiagnosis and what those tests can reveal.
MEA Summary Review: The Role of Mitochondria in ME/CFS | 13 July 2019
This latest review looks at energy production, and the ongoing search for clues as to what might be causing problems in ME/CFS.
MEA Personal: Facing up to Mental Health Challenges | 11 July 2019
We’ve been talking about mental health on social media. Russell explains how he’s faced up to these challenges over the years.
The New Guide from the ME Association: Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) | 11 July 2019
This new 35-page guide is intended for those making both new claims for ESA or for Universal Credit based on health grounds.
Raising Awareness of Severe ME – A Call for Case Studies | 10 July 2019
Severe M.E. Day is approaching in August, and we are asking you to share your stories and experiences.
Turning a Passion for Wildlife into Prints for M.E. | 08 July 2019
Jen Taylor is very kindly raising money for the ME Associaion by selling her fabulous limited edition animal prints.
Advances in Understanding the Pathophysiology of ME/CFS | 08 July 2019
When does an illness become a disease? Dr Komaroff explores what we know about the biological abnormalities in ME/CFS.
The Emotional Impact of a Long-term Physical Illness by Anna Redshaw | 08 July 2019
“No human being can endure what we endure as M.E. sufferers and come away unscathed.”
The Times – Baroness Blackwood: Why I fainted in the House of Lords | 08 July 2019
Baroness Blackwood had been misdiagnosed with ME/CFS before it was determined she had Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes (EDS).
ME Association June Summary of ME/CFS Published Research | 05 July 2019
We’ve updated our central Research Index and feature 17 ME/CFS research studies from June 2019.
MEA Website Survey: Physiotherapy and ME | 02 July 2019
A new group of health professionals – Physios For ME – are seeking your feedback in this month’s MEA website survey.