Treatment: 5-HTP (5-Hydroxytryptophan) Read More »
An alternative health practitioner has recommended that I take a 5-HTP supplement for my muscle pain and headaches, but I’m very wary of upsetting my heart and nervous system – especially my heart rhythms which are all over the place at the moment. Is there any evidence that this supplement, which I had never even heard of, is both safe and effective for use in ME?
Symptom: Mouth Ulcers Read More »
Is there any connection between recurrent mouth ulcers and ME? I have always had them since childhood and have been told that they can be stress-related, and that there is no underlying infection present.
Last year I had quite a few nasty mouth ulcers and was prescribed antibiotics because I had a secondary infection in the ulcers. Since then the ulcers have become more regular and persistent.
Knowing that lack of exercise and weight gain are two things that increase the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, is this type of diabetes more common in people with ME? I ask because I noticed I was getting thirsty, drinking more water than usual, and was also passing urine more frequently. I went to see my GP for some blood and urine tests and she confirmed that I had developed type 2 (non insulin requiring) diabetes. The good news is that a change in diet and weight loss are definitely bringing things under control and it doesn’t look as though I am going to need treating with drugs.
I’ve had mild intermittent eczema all my life and this has been worse since developing ME/CFS. More recently I’ve noticed a more widespread skin irritation that isn’t associated with patches of eczema. Should I be concerned?
Symptoms: Swollen Hands and Feet Read More »
Can swollen and puffy feet, and occasionally puffy hands, be part of having ME/CFS? And if so what can I do to reduce the swelling?
CHICAGO, May 29, 2012 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ — The International
‘Cruel taunts as teen battles health condition’, The Shields Gazette, 2 August 2011 Read More »
A short news clip about Jessica appeared on the ITV
‘How gravity can knock you sideways’, Daily Telegraph, 27 June 2011 Read More »
From the Daily Telegraph, 27 June 2022 (story by Barbara
Complementary treatments Read More »
Some people have been helped by one or more complementary treatments and some are outlined here
Policies and Documents Read More »
Policies and documents produced by the ME Association and external documents that we have helped produce or are important to our work.
