“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/CFS
These people have been sick with coronavirus for more than 60 days – doctors don’t know why | Washington Post | 11 June 2020
While the majority of people with mild illness recover completely in 14 days, doctors say they’re seeing a small percentage like Montano who remain sick for many weeks, or even months.
British Medical Journal Opinion: Covid-19 and fatigue – a game of snakes and ladders | 20 May 2020
“I am reading materials about pacing and CFS/ME and listening to the CFS/ME community.” Prof. Paul Garner.
ME Association Research: New study to measure physiological changes in daily activity in people with ME | 12 May 2020
This exciting study will examine the physiology of M.E. and is led by researchers from Leicester, Oxford and Manchester Universities and Physios 4 M.E.
The ME Association End of Week Research Round-Up | 08 May 2020
The ME Association End of Week Research Round-Up | 08 May 2020 Read More »
The research bulletin highlights 3 of 6 new studies into ME/CFS and we’ve provided abstracts from all 6 studies published this week.
Coronavirus and ME by Rebecca Smith | 07 May 2020
Coronavirus and ME by Rebecca Smith | 07 May 2020 Read More »
“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.”
MEA Summary Review: Is mystery factor in plasma causing viral immunity in ME/CFS? | 06 May 2020
“This provides an explanation for the common observation that ME/CFS patients often report a sharp decrease in the number of colds and other viral infections they experience…”
The ME Association End of Week Research Round-up and Index Update | 01 May 2020
The ME Association End of Week Research Round-up and Index Update | 01 May 2020 Read More »
The weekly research bulletin provides summary explanations of 3 new studies into ME/CFS and we’ve updated the central Research Index.
News: Could the coronavirus trigger post-viral fatigue syndromes? | 16 April 2020
News: Could the coronavirus trigger post-viral fatigue syndromes? | 16 April 2020 Read More »
Evidence is mounting that Covid-19 infection might lead to instances of PVFS meaning we may see an increase in cases of Myalgic Encephalomyelitis.
America: Patients push limits for clues to ME/CFS | 09 January 2019
America: Patients push limits for clues to ME/CFS | 09 January 2019 Read More »
Doctors at the NIH are using volunteers for a unique study that pushes their limits in search of what’s stealing all their energy.
“Get Well Soon” – Guest Blog by Louise Shepherd | 22 November 2019
“Get Well Soon” – Guest Blog by Louise Shepherd | 22 November 2019 Read More »
Such small but powerful words – for right and wrong reasons… When there’s no chance of becoming 100% better, hearing or reading them can really drag you down to the dark places of your mind.
The Guardian: ME and the perils of internet activism | 29 July 2019
The Guardian: ME and the perils of internet activism | 29 July 2019 Read More »
This latest article continues to shine an uncritical spotlight on an issue that we really don’t think stands up to scrutiny…
MEA Summary Review: The Role of Mitochondria in ME/CFS | 13 July 2019
MEA Summary Review: The Role of Mitochondria in ME/CFS | 13 July 2019 Read More »
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
MEA Personal: Facing up to Mental Health Challenges | 11 July 2019 Read More »
We’ve been talking about mental health on social media. Russell explains how he’s faced up to these challenges over the years.
Advances in Understanding the Pathophysiology of ME/CFS | 08 July 2019
Advances in Understanding the Pathophysiology of ME/CFS | 08 July 2019 Read More »
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
The Emotional Impact of a Long-term Physical Illness by Anna Redshaw | 08 July 2019 Read More »
“No human being can endure what we endure as M.E. sufferers and come away unscathed.”