Tag: Post Viral Fatigue Syndrome

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.

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.

Paul Garner, Professor at the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, talks about those who have not recovered from Covid-19.

“There is abundant evidence that ME/CFS can follow apparently infectious illnesses of uncertain cause, or a clearly diagnosed infectious illness…”

“I am reading materials about pacing and CFS/ME and listening to the CFS/ME community.” Prof. Paul Garner.

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.

Dr Charles Shepherd contributes to a new article about Covid-19 and possible Post-Viral Fatigue Syndrome.

“The link between severe viral infection and M.E. is clear, as evidenced in the previous outbreaks of SARS and Epstein Barr.”

Post-viral fatigue is being reported following Covid-19 infection. We explain the issue and offer best management guidance.

Dr Shepherd has updated the weekly bulletin on covid-19 and ME/CFS.

A controversial leaflet from Oxford Health Foundation Trust has been widely criticised – and now appears to have been removed.

Evidence is mounting that Covid-19 infection might lead to instances of PVFS meaning we may see an increase in cases of Myalgic Encephalomyelitis.

Welcome to The ME Association, also registered as The ME Society. We provide information, support and practical advice for people who are affected by ME/CFS/PVFS (Myalgic Encephalopathy/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/Post Viral Fatigue Syndrome), their families and carers. We also fund and support research, and offer education and training. Learn about all aspects of ME/CFS, written specifically […]