In the News
Keep up to date with the latest news articles from around the world.
Articles represent the views of their authors and not ME/CFS SA. Always seek advice from a registered health practitioner before changing your care plan.
17 May, 2024
Louth Man’s Battle With Painful Fibromyalgia He Calls The ‘Phantom Illness’
Always an active man, involved in rugby most of his adult life, in recent years Irish man Seamie Briscoe found he was wracked with inexplicable pain and exhaustion, which doctors initially found difficult to identify. With fibromyalgia now the most likely diagnosis for his crippling pain and tiredness, Seamie describes how he copes with this silent but severe ailment.
16 May, 2024
Can A Person Have Both Lupus And Fibromyalgia?
Lupus and fibromyalgia are both chronic, rheumatic conditions that can share similar symptoms. In some cases, it is possible for a person to have both conditions at the same time.
16 May, 2024
Study: Traditional CBT As Effective As Exposure Therapy For Fibromyalgia
There does not appear to be any profound differences between so-called exposure-based CBT and traditional CBT in the treatment of fibromyalgia, according to a study led by researchers at Karolinska Institutet. Both forms of treatment produced a significant reduction in symptoms in people affected by the disease. The study is one of the largest to date to compare different treatment options for fibromyalgia and is published in the journal PAIN.
16 May, 2024
Patients Help Develop Digital Health App To Improve Fibromyalgia-Like Symptoms In Long COVID
A combination of surveys and usability testing was used to incorporate patient feedback during the development of a digital health app designed to aid in the self-management of long COVID. Results uncovered the preferences of patients, including an intuitive onboarding process, the addition of a symptom list, and the ability to report on a range of symptoms and activities, according to a study published in JMIR Formative Research.
15 May, 2024
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: Expert Says Rise In Stress And Depression Affects 10-15% Of Middle-Aged Women
According to expert, patients frequently describe experiencing widespread body pain, cognitive difficulties, and disruptions in sleep patterns, often accompanied by mild anxiety or depression.
15 May, 2024
ME Pyjama Party To Raise Awareness Of Myalgic Encephalomyelitis
Raising awareness for any event, especially when dealing with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME), can pose significant challenges. To truly make an impact in spreading awareness about ME and to allow each of us to join in The ME Pyjama Party was born. By inviting friends and family to participate in our ME Pyjama Party, we’re not just raising awareness; we’re putting faces to the statistics. Just imagine this : May 17th rolls around, and social media platforms around the world are flooded with snapshots of individuals in their PJs, all united under the hashtag #MEPJParty.
15 May, 2024
Creatine Supplements Could Help Combat Symptoms Of Long Covid, According To New Research
In a trial of 12 people with the condition, researchers from the University of Novi Sad in Serbia found that those who took the supplement every day for six months saw a reduction in chronic fatigue, one of the most common symptoms associated with long Covid.
14 May, 2024
The Woman Who Refuses To Be Beaten By ME
A profile of Irish ME/CFS sufferer Marie Curran.
14 May, 2024
Existing Drug Could Offer New Hope For Long COVID Thanks To World-First Discovery
Patients with both long COVID and ME/CFS could benefit if trials of low-dose naltrexone are a success.
14 May, 2024
Only 20% Of Patients With Fibromyalgia Report Receiving Satisfactory Information On Pain
A survey of patients with fibromyalgia revealed clear inadequacies in pain-related healthcare as well as opportunities to increase healthcare satisfaction and pain relief, according to a study published in Scandinavian Journal of Pain.
