Functional Capacity Assessments and Evaluations
A functional capacity assessment (FCA) or evaluation (FCE) is the …
Medical Matters
Classification : ME/CFS
Autoimmune diseases are conditions where the immune system starts to …
Income Protection Insurance (IHI)
Things to consider about PHI. Source: Citizens Advice: Income Protection …
Blood sugars: Reactive Hypoglycaemia
Sue Luscombe, Honorary Diet & Nutrition Adviser says: The cause of …
Blood sugars: Hypoglycaemia
Blood sugar levels are regulated by the hormone insulin – …
Symptoms – Abnormal red blood cells
Macrocytosis is the medical term that is used to describe …
Medication: What is the best method of contraception if you have ME?
Firstly, there isn’t a ‘recommended’ method of contraception for people with ME/CFS. …
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Vaccinations: Flu (Influenza) 2023-24
Flu vaccination is important because although Flu is often unpleasant, …
Vaccinations: Autumn Covid Booster 2023
Before deciding if you want a Covid Booster it’s important …
Symptoms: Post-Exertional Malaise (PEM)
In ME/CFS, even the smallest amount of physical, mental, emotional, …
Treatment: Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT)
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) is a complementary therapy where you …
Folic Acid Deficiency
Folic acid deficiency can cause a specific type of anaemia …
Gilbert’s Syndrome
Firstly, the liver specialist is correct. There is some research …
Research: DecodeME
For the benefit of people who are not aware of …
Research: Post-Mortem
Background When we were helping to set up the UK …
Treatment: Modafinil
Modafinil (trade name = Provigil) is a drug that stimulates …
Hypermobility & Ehlers Danlos Syndrome
Hypermobile joints are more lax and flexible than normal. They …
Medical Disclosure
The General Medical Council provides clear and detailed guidance to doctors …
Symptoms: Pins and Needles
There are a number of neurological symptoms involving sensation – …
Symptom: Temperature Regulation (2)
Firstly, it’s worth noting that having a warm or hot …