BMJ Rapid Response: Long-Covid & ME/CFS by Dr Nina Muirhead
Nina Muirhead, SAS Doctor Dermatology Surgery, Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust, …
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Infection
COVID-19 vaccine eligibility, safety and ME/CFS – what we know so far
by Dr Charles Shepherd, Medical Adviser, ME Association With the …
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ME Association Covid-19 & ME/CFS Free Range of Leaflets
We have updated the range of free leaflets about Covid-19/ME/CFS and the current restrictions and include a new leaflet aimed at Students…
Are you confused by the latest Covid-19 Lockdown and the restrictions now in place around the UK?
We attempt to summarise the situation in England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales as it relates to people with ME/CFS.
ME charity adviser says Scotland lags behind rest of UK in providing help for long Covid patients
“We do know long Covid does not stop at the Scottish border. We need specialist clinics to get diagnostics in place and see if and how we can treat people.” Dr Charles Shepherd.
Virginia Water Magazine: Why aren’t people getting better from Covid-19? With Dr Charles Shepherd
Dr Charles Shepherd wrote a piece for The Virginia Waters Magazine where he shared his insights into Post-Long Covid-19.
ME Association Leaflet: The Flu and Pneumonia Vaccines 2020 – 2021 & Website Poll of Flu Vaccine Reactions in ME/CFS
We have a new free leaflet on this year’s Flu Vaccination, and a Website Poll asking you about any reactions you might have had to the vaccine.
The ME Association Pneumonia and the Pneumococcal vaccine – do you need this protection?
Dr Shepherd answers a question about the pneumonia vaccine and provides the information you need to make an informed decision.
“I was infected with coronavirus in March, six months on I’m still unwell,”
Charlie Russell, 27, is one of an estimated 600,000 people with post-Covid illness, a condition that may give an insight into ME – with Dr Charles Shepherd.
Early Day Motion: Researching and supporting people with long Covid-19 symptoms
Carol Monaghan has tabled an Early Day Motion that we would like you to encourage your own MPs to support. A template email is included for you to use.
Forward ME Letter re: Post-Covid/ME/CFS Management with Caution about Exercise
This letter is now available for anyone to download and share to help raise awareness of Post-Covid management and the similarities with M.E.
For some sufferers, Covid-19 doesn’t come with an end-by date – it just goes on and on
New Statesman: For #LongCovid sufferers – around 5 per cent of those who catch the disease – debilitating symptoms drag on interminably.
Coronavirus warning as victims staying sick for MONTHS with ‘post-Covid syndrome’
The Express: Coronavirus sufferers may be experiencing a “post-Covid syndrome” according to expert Dr Charles Shepherd.
BBC Spotlight: Covid-19 and Post-Viral Fatigue Syndrome with Dr Charles Shepherd
The uncertainty surrounding recovery from Covid-19 is something that we hope is being discussed within the NHS and Government, but pacing and self-management remain the only options for many people.
Latest Free Leaflet Update: Covid-19 and ME/CFS by Dr Charles Shepherd
We update our general leaflet on Covid-19 and ME/CFS and this is reproduced below along with all our range of free leaflets about the infection and lockdown.
“A post-viral tsunami is hitting our health services, yet in the UK it doesn’t even seem to be on the national agenda.”
Paul Garner, Professor at the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, talks about those who have not recovered from Covid-19.
ME Awareness: Columbia University: Will there be a Post-COVID-19 form of ME/CFS? | 26 May 2020
“There is abundant evidence that ME/CFS can follow apparently infectious illnesses of uncertain cause, or a clearly diagnosed infectious illness…”
ME Association Guidance: Reducing the risk of Covid-19 and PVFS/ME/CFS | 19 May 2020
We are launching a new leaflet and an update to add to the range that we have published since the very beginning of the pandemic and national lockdown.
ME Awareness: Coronavirus and ME by Rebecca Smith | 07 May 2020
“I have spoken to 111 several more times as my chest was worse but have been told to stay in bed for 1-2 more weeks and even minimise talking if necessary.”
ME Association Weekly Update: Coronavirus and ME/CFS – New Leaflet and Letter | 17 April 2020
We provide a weekly update on Covid-19 in a new free leaflet and a letter about vulnerability to be used when required.