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.
05 December, 2022
'Fear Trumps Pain': The Unlikely Relationship Between Horror Films And Chronic Pain
An article by Australian Fibromyalgia sufferer Maddy Ruskin.
07 September, 2021
'Forced To Live Off £8.30 A Day' - Man's Fear At Impending Benefit Cut
One Universal Credit claimant from Suffolk, and suffers from ME/CFS, is facing up to the harsh reality of a life where that will be his daily budget – as he braces himself for a £20 a week cut to his benefits.
05 December, 2021
'Good Steps' Made Towards Interim M.E. Service On The Isle Of Man.
Manx Care says it has made 'good steps' towards the setting up of an interim M.E./ Chronic Fatigue Syndrome service on the Isle of Man.
12 June, 2020
'Grief And Confusion Clashed With Unconditional Love And Joy': The Hidden Lives Of Young Carers
An article about young carers in the UK.
17 September, 2022
'Homeless' UK Mum With Fibromyalgia Can't Find A Suitable Plymouth Home
Zoe Bradley has severe back issues and has to walk using crutches and has been applying for housing for six months
29 May, 2020
'How ME Has Left Me Grieving For The Life I Used To Have'
An article from UK newspaper The Yorkshire Post.
03 November, 2021
'I Can't Party In Good Conscience While She's Locked Away': Jonathan Ross Reveals Daughter Betty, 30, Has Been Diagnosed With Fibromyalgia And SCRAPS Annual Halloween Bash To Care For Her And Avoid Superspreading
Jonathan Ross has revealed his daughter Betty, 30, has been diagnosed with fibromyalgia, a long-term condition that causes pain all over the body.
12 April, 2024
'I Can't Walk, Talk Or Eat - Doctors Don't Believe What's Wrong With Me And I Think I'm Going To Die'
Millie McAinsh, an 18 year old girl who is hospitalised and unable to walk, talk or eat has been left in a state of constant fear, as she believes she may die soon due to doctors failing to acknowledge her condition - severe myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME).
26 December, 2021
'I Feel Absolutely Worthless': Chronic Fatigue Sufferers Can't Get Covid-19 Vaccine Exemption Despite Expert Support
Alenna McLean had a severe flare up of her chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) after she had her first Covid-19 jab in July. She is one of thousands of Kiwis with CFS who have been unable to obtain an exemption, despite expert advice warning some of them to avoid the Pfizer vaccine.
19 February, 2022
'I Feel Like There's No Way Out': COVID-19 Fears Haunt The Immunocompromised
Krista Xavier, 30, has been taking precautions of staying home and avoiding going out to prevent exposure to COVID-19. Xavier has had previous lung damage and has Fibromyalgia, which makes her immune compromised.
