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Sleepydust Newspaper http://www.sleepydust.info M.E./ Chronic Fatigue Syndrome , Post Viral Fatigue Syndrome & Fibromyalgia News Sat, 05 Dec 2009 21:27:50 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8 en hourly 1 A gene signature for post-infectious chronic fatigue syndrome http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/sleepydustnewspaper/~3/w4uhmyPef9Q/ http://www.sleepydust.info/2009/06/28/a-gene-signature-for-post-infectious-chronic-fatigue-syndrome/#comments Sun, 28 Jun 2009 07:53:59 +0000 Sleepydust http://www.sleepydust.info/2009/06/28/a-gene-signature-for-post-infectious-chronic-fatigue-syndrome/ Recent news from the UK ME Association: —-> Quote: The ME Association is delighted to announce that a provisional abstract and paper on research into gene expression, funded by our Ramsay Research Fund, has today been published by BMC Medical Genomics. < ---- End of Quote To read the full, original post from the ME Association, please see their [...]<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/sleepydustnewspaper/~4/w4uhmyPef9Q" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.sleepydust.info/2009/06/28/a-gene-signature-for-post-infectious-chronic-fatigue-syndrome/feed/ 2 http://www.sleepydust.info/2009/06/28/a-gene-signature-for-post-infectious-chronic-fatigue-syndrome/ Dr Dan Rutherford in the Daily Telegraph – 23 June 2009 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/sleepydustnewspaper/~3/fICxPCHC3ZI/ http://www.sleepydust.info/2009/06/28/dr-dan-rutherford-in-the-daily-telegraph-%e2%80%93%c2%a023-june-2009/#comments Sun, 28 Jun 2009 07:53:59 +0000 Sleepydust http://www.sleepydust.info/2009/06/28/dr-dan-rutherford-in-the-daily-telegraph-%e2%80%93%c2%a023-june-2009/ Recent news from the UK ME Association: —-> Quote: Q I recently had blood tests carried out by a rheumatologist in an attempt to pinpoint why I feel so poorly. I have aching joints, feel exhausted, weak and often weepy. I’m only 36 but feel as if I am trapped in the body of an 80 year-old, [...]<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/sleepydustnewspaper/~4/fICxPCHC3ZI" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.sleepydust.info/2009/06/28/dr-dan-rutherford-in-the-daily-telegraph-%e2%80%93%c2%a023-june-2009/feed/ 0 http://www.sleepydust.info/2009/06/28/dr-dan-rutherford-in-the-daily-telegraph-%e2%80%93%c2%a023-june-2009/ Role of cervical cancer vaccine in development of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome – parliamentary debate http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/sleepydustnewspaper/~3/_doMl-yxiSc/ http://www.sleepydust.info/2009/06/28/role-of-cervical-cancer-vaccine-in-development-of-chronic-fatigue-syndrome-parliamentary-debate/#comments Sun, 28 Jun 2009 07:53:53 +0000 Sleepydust http://www.sleepydust.info/2009/06/28/role-of-cervical-cancer-vaccine-in-development-of-chronic-fatigue-syndrome-parliamentary-debate/ Recent news from the UK ME Association: —-> Quote: A cervical cancer vaccine administered to school-age children may have had a role in a teenager becoming ill with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, MPs were told in a recent adjournment debate in the House of Commons. < ---- End of Quote To read the full, original post from the ME Association, [...]<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/sleepydustnewspaper/~4/_doMl-yxiSc" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.sleepydust.info/2009/06/28/role-of-cervical-cancer-vaccine-in-development-of-chronic-fatigue-syndrome-parliamentary-debate/feed/ 1 http://www.sleepydust.info/2009/06/28/role-of-cervical-cancer-vaccine-in-development-of-chronic-fatigue-syndrome-parliamentary-debate/ Review of NICE Guideline on ME/CFS – parliamentary Q and A http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/sleepydustnewspaper/~3/WgqnUuNasp0/ http://www.sleepydust.info/2009/06/28/review-of-nice-guideline-on-mecfs-%e2%80%93%c2%a0parliamentary-q-and-a/#comments Sun, 28 Jun 2009 07:53:53 +0000 Sleepydust http://www.sleepydust.info/2009/06/28/review-of-nice-guideline-on-mecfs-%e2%80%93%c2%a0parliamentary-q-and-a/ Recent news from the UK ME Association: —-> Quote: The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) will consider in August 2010 whether there is a need to review its Guideline on ME/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, health minister Lord Darzi has stated in a written reply to leading parliamentary ME campaigner the Countess of Mar. < ---- End [...]<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/sleepydustnewspaper/~4/WgqnUuNasp0" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.sleepydust.info/2009/06/28/review-of-nice-guideline-on-mecfs-%e2%80%93%c2%a0parliamentary-q-and-a/feed/ 0 http://www.sleepydust.info/2009/06/28/review-of-nice-guideline-on-mecfs-%e2%80%93%c2%a0parliamentary-q-and-a/ Agenda for the All Party Parliamentary Group on ME on Wednesday, July 8 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/sleepydustnewspaper/~3/ddH0ZduF82E/ http://www.sleepydust.info/2009/06/28/agenda-for-the-all-party-parliamentary-group-on-me-on-wednesday-july-8/#comments Sun, 28 Jun 2009 07:53:53 +0000 Sleepydust http://www.sleepydust.info/2009/06/28/agenda-for-the-all-party-parliamentary-group-on-me-on-wednesday-july-8/ Recent news from the UK ME Association: —-> Quote: The next meeting of the APPG on ME will be held on Wednesday 8 July 2009, in Committee Room 19, House of Commons, from 1.30pm to 3pm. Please note this change of venue – previously, the meeting was planned for Committee Room 20. The meeting will contain the [...]<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/sleepydustnewspaper/~4/ddH0ZduF82E" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.sleepydust.info/2009/06/28/agenda-for-the-all-party-parliamentary-group-on-me-on-wednesday-july-8/feed/ 0 http://www.sleepydust.info/2009/06/28/agenda-for-the-all-party-parliamentary-group-on-me-on-wednesday-july-8/ Summary of ME Association Board of Trustees meetings held on Mon 15 June and Tues 16 June, 2009 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/sleepydustnewspaper/~3/v0mQ6mTyqLk/ http://www.sleepydust.info/2009/06/28/summary-of-me-association-board-of-trustees-meetings-held-on-mon-15-june-and-tues-16-june-2009/#comments Sun, 28 Jun 2009 07:53:53 +0000 Sleepydust http://www.sleepydust.info/2009/06/28/summary-of-me-association-board-of-trustees-meetings-held-on-mon-15-june-and-tues-16-june-2009/ Recent news from the UK ME Association: —-> Quote: This is a summary of key points to emerge from two meetings of The ME Association Board of Trustees.  These meetings took place at our Head Office in Buckingham on Monday afternoon 15 June 2009 and on Tuesday morning 16 June 2009.  Informal discussions also took place on a number of issues on [...]<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/sleepydustnewspaper/~4/v0mQ6mTyqLk" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.sleepydust.info/2009/06/28/summary-of-me-association-board-of-trustees-meetings-held-on-mon-15-june-and-tues-16-june-2009/feed/ 0 http://www.sleepydust.info/2009/06/28/summary-of-me-association-board-of-trustees-meetings-held-on-mon-15-june-and-tues-16-june-2009/ APPG on ME patient questionnaire now online http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/sleepydustnewspaper/~3/scry5KjJcL8/ http://www.sleepydust.info/2009/06/28/appg-on-me-patient-questionnaire-now-online/#comments Sun, 28 Jun 2009 07:53:53 +0000 Sleepydust http://www.sleepydust.info/2009/06/28/appg-on-me-patient-questionnaire-now-online/ Recent news from the UK ME Association: —-> Quote: The patient questionnaire for the All Party Parliamentary Group inquiry into NHS services for people with ME is now available on the APPG website. The deadline for completed questionnaires, either by email or post, is 20 July 2009. Note: the inquiry only relates to NHS services in England, [...]<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/sleepydustnewspaper/~4/scry5KjJcL8" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.sleepydust.info/2009/06/28/appg-on-me-patient-questionnaire-now-online/feed/ 0 http://www.sleepydust.info/2009/06/28/appg-on-me-patient-questionnaire-now-online/ Post-polio case misdiagnosed as ME http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/sleepydustnewspaper/~3/n_a1KrSDg08/ http://www.sleepydust.info/2009/06/28/post-polio-case-misdiagnosed-as-me/#comments Sun, 28 Jun 2009 07:53:53 +0000 Sleepydust http://www.sleepydust.info/2009/06/28/post-polio-case-misdiagnosed-as-me/ Recent news from the UK ME Association: —-> Quote: From the Henley Standard This news story yet again illustrates the need for doctors to carry out a thorough clinical assessment – involving history, examination and blood tests – before a diagnosis of ME/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome is confirmed.  The medical procedure for doing so is described in detail [...]<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/sleepydustnewspaper/~4/n_a1KrSDg08" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.sleepydust.info/2009/06/28/post-polio-case-misdiagnosed-as-me/feed/ 0 http://www.sleepydust.info/2009/06/28/post-polio-case-misdiagnosed-as-me/ Dr Alison Bested Talks About Myalgic Encephalomyelitis / Chronic Fatigue Syndrome http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/sleepydustnewspaper/~3/P1BZzP4C7nk/ http://www.sleepydust.info/2008/11/07/dr-alison-bested-talks-about-myalgic-encephalomyelitis-chronic-fatigue-syndrome/#comments Fri, 07 Nov 2008 11:22:28 +0000 General Manager http://www.sleepydust.info/2008/11/07/dr-alison-bested-talks-about-myalgic-encephalomyelitis-chronic-fatigue-syndrome/ The science of sleeplessness National Post, Canada - Oct 15, 2008 Dr. Alison Bested is one of a handful of Canadian doctors who specialize in myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome) and related …   Other [...]<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/sleepydustnewspaper/~4/P1BZzP4C7nk" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.sleepydust.info/2008/11/07/dr-alison-bested-talks-about-myalgic-encephalomyelitis-chronic-fatigue-syndrome/feed/ 1 http://www.sleepydust.info/2008/11/07/dr-alison-bested-talks-about-myalgic-encephalomyelitis-chronic-fatigue-syndrome/ Clinics to help ME sufferers – Northern Echo http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/sleepydustnewspaper/~3/TMdPsfTwwIM/ http://www.sleepydust.info/2008/11/07/clinics-to-help-me-sufferers-northern-echo/#comments Fri, 07 Nov 2008 11:20:38 +0000 General Manager http://www.sleepydust.info/2008/11/07/clinics-to-help-me-sufferers-northern-echo/ Clinics to help ME sufferers Northern Echo, UK - Oct 13, 2008 … of a team of physiotherapists and occupational therapists specialising in the management of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Myalgic Encephalomyelitis. …   Other interesting news:Stress [...]<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/sleepydustnewspaper/~4/TMdPsfTwwIM" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.sleepydust.info/2008/11/07/clinics-to-help-me-sufferers-northern-echo/feed/ 0 http://www.sleepydust.info/2008/11/07/clinics-to-help-me-sufferers-northern-echo/ Myalgic Encephalomyelitis And Fibromyalgia – Remembering the Vulnerable http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/sleepydustnewspaper/~3/OZ-LNdSwGwc/ http://www.sleepydust.info/2008/11/07/myalgic-encephalomyelitis-and-fibromyalgia-remembering-the-vulnerable/#comments Fri, 07 Nov 2008 11:18:57 +0000 General Manager http://www.sleepydust.info/2008/11/07/myalgic-encephalomyelitis-and-fibromyalgia-remembering-the-vulnerable/ Remembering the vulnerable Irish Independent, Ireland - Oct 24, 2008 She suffers from fibromyalgia and myalgic encephalomyelitis. There is no consultant or treatment programme for these conditions in Ireland, no medical cards …   Other interesting news:Myalgic [...]<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/sleepydustnewspaper/~4/OZ-LNdSwGwc" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.sleepydust.info/2008/11/07/myalgic-encephalomyelitis-and-fibromyalgia-remembering-the-vulnerable/feed/ 1 http://www.sleepydust.info/2008/11/07/myalgic-encephalomyelitis-and-fibromyalgia-remembering-the-vulnerable/ Study Shows Fibromyalgia Is a “Real Disease” Related to Brain http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/sleepydustnewspaper/~3/1QfWfqqZ6_Q/ http://www.sleepydust.info/2008/11/07/study-shows-fibromyalgia-is-a-%e2%80%9creal-disease%e2%80%9d-related-to-brain/#comments Fri, 07 Nov 2008 11:17:20 +0000 General Manager http://www.sleepydust.info/2008/11/07/study-shows-fibromyalgia-is-a-%e2%80%9creal-disease%e2%80%9d-related-to-brain/ Study Shows Fibromyalgia Is a “Real Disease,” Related to Brain … eFluxMedia - Nov 4, 2008 By Alice Carver According to a new brain scan study, fibromyalgia may be related to a dysfunction of [...]<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/sleepydustnewspaper/~4/1QfWfqqZ6_Q" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.sleepydust.info/2008/11/07/study-shows-fibromyalgia-is-a-%e2%80%9creal-disease%e2%80%9d-related-to-brain/feed/ 0 http://www.sleepydust.info/2008/11/07/study-shows-fibromyalgia-is-a-%e2%80%9creal-disease%e2%80%9d-related-to-brain/ Fibromyalgia Clinical Study by Indiana University School of Medicine http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/sleepydustnewspaper/~3/OgSCL25MDPU/ http://www.sleepydust.info/2008/11/07/fibromyalgia-clinical-study-by-indiana-university-school-of-medicine/#comments Fri, 07 Nov 2008 11:15:08 +0000 General Manager http://www.sleepydust.info/2008/11/07/fibromyalgia-clinical-study-by-indiana-university-school-of-medicine/ IU professor starts fibromyalgia clinical study Frost Illustrated, IN - Nov 4, 2008 I read with interest Frost Illustrated’s recent article by Dr. Deas about fibromyalgia. As a follow-up, your readers might be interested in [...]<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/sleepydustnewspaper/~4/OgSCL25MDPU" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.sleepydust.info/2008/11/07/fibromyalgia-clinical-study-by-indiana-university-school-of-medicine/feed/ 0 http://www.sleepydust.info/2008/11/07/fibromyalgia-clinical-study-by-indiana-university-school-of-medicine/ Fibromyalgia – Study Shows It’s A ‘Real Disease’ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/sleepydustnewspaper/~3/Ym1p7vyMmLk/ http://www.sleepydust.info/2008/11/07/fibromyalgia-is-a-%e2%80%98real-disease%e2%80%99-study-shows/#comments Fri, 07 Nov 2008 11:11:08 +0000 General Manager http://www.sleepydust.info/2008/11/07/fibromyalgia-is-a-%e2%80%98real-disease%e2%80%99-study-shows/ Fibromyalgia a ‘Real Disease,’ Study Shows WebMD - Nov 3, 2008  A new brain scan study concludes that fibromyalgia is related to abnormalities of blood flow in the brain. "Fibromyalgia may be related to [...]<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/sleepydustnewspaper/~4/Ym1p7vyMmLk" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.sleepydust.info/2008/11/07/fibromyalgia-is-a-%e2%80%98real-disease%e2%80%99-study-shows/feed/ 0 http://www.sleepydust.info/2008/11/07/fibromyalgia-is-a-%e2%80%98real-disease%e2%80%99-study-shows/ Chronic Fatigue Syndrome And Suzanne Shaw… http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/sleepydustnewspaper/~3/7gF8sx-LLio/ http://www.sleepydust.info/2008/11/07/chronic-fatigue-syndrome-and-suzanne-shaw/#comments Fri, 07 Nov 2008 11:07:58 +0000 General Manager http://www.sleepydust.info/2008/11/07/chronic-fatigue-syndrome-and-suzanne-shaw/ Suzanne Shaw is battling chronic fatigue syndrome but getting … Mirror.co.uk, UK - Nov 1, 2008 Earlier this month Suzanne was diagnosed with the viral condition ME – also known as chronic fatigue syndrome – [...]<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/sleepydustnewspaper/~4/7gF8sx-LLio" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.sleepydust.info/2008/11/07/chronic-fatigue-syndrome-and-suzanne-shaw/feed/ 0 http://www.sleepydust.info/2008/11/07/chronic-fatigue-syndrome-and-suzanne-shaw/ NEW: Working A Job When You Have Chronic Fatigue Syndrome – Mitch’s Story, A Nurse In Yorkshire http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/sleepydustnewspaper/~3/HIUPl5Vbloo/ http://www.sleepydust.info/2008/11/06/new-chronic-fatigue-syndrome-mitchs-story-a-nurse-in-yorkshire/#comments Thu, 06 Nov 2008 18:28:08 +0000 Sleepydust http://www.sleepydust.info/2008/11/06/new-chronic-fatigue-syndrome-mitchs-story-a-nurse-in-yorkshire/ "I came home from work one morning, and collapsed at the breakfast table, crying uncontrollably, and saying to my wife that I just couldn’t do this any more. Her response was that she had been trying to tell me this for the past six months but that she just could not get through to me…" You [...]<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/sleepydustnewspaper/~4/HIUPl5Vbloo" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.sleepydust.info/2008/11/06/new-chronic-fatigue-syndrome-mitchs-story-a-nurse-in-yorkshire/feed/ 0 http://www.sleepydust.info/2008/11/06/new-chronic-fatigue-syndrome-mitchs-story-a-nurse-in-yorkshire/ NEW: Living With Chronic Fatigue Syndrome By Jodie http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/sleepydustnewspaper/~3/mUYIMn6bzCg/ http://www.sleepydust.info/2008/10/30/new-living-with-chronic-fatigue-syndrome-by-jodie/#comments Thu, 30 Oct 2008 04:06:48 +0000 Sleepydust http://www.sleepydust.info/2008/10/30/new-living-with-chronic-fatigue-syndrome-by-jodie/ "[Chronic Fatigue Syndrome has been an eye-opener for me. I have found God, learnt to be more positive through it, and hope I have become a better person. It is very hard to get through each day…" You can read Jodi’e full story about living with Chronic Fatigue syndrome by clicking here…   A big thanks to Jodie [...]<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/sleepydustnewspaper/~4/mUYIMn6bzCg" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.sleepydust.info/2008/10/30/new-living-with-chronic-fatigue-syndrome-by-jodie/feed/ 0 http://www.sleepydust.info/2008/10/30/new-living-with-chronic-fatigue-syndrome-by-jodie/ NEW: Fibromyalgia – A Light-Hearted Story by Carrie http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/sleepydustnewspaper/~3/_ewWeZTuo8w/ http://www.sleepydust.info/2008/10/23/new-fibromyalgia-a-light-hearted-story-by-carrie/#comments Thu, 23 Oct 2008 04:23:13 +0000 Sleepydust http://www.sleepydust.info/2008/10/23/new-fibromyalgia-a-light-hearted-story-by-carrie/ "I have Fibromyalgia and am having a flare up at the moment. It’s is a shame as it is the beginning of the six-week school holidays and I have an eight year old daughter…" You can read the rest of Carrie’s short and cute story about Fibromyalgia here…   Thanks so much Carrie for sharing your sweet story [...]<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/sleepydustnewspaper/~4/_ewWeZTuo8w" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.sleepydust.info/2008/10/23/new-fibromyalgia-a-light-hearted-story-by-carrie/feed/ 0 http://www.sleepydust.info/2008/10/23/new-fibromyalgia-a-light-hearted-story-by-carrie/ NEW: Relief with Immunocal – Robyn’s Review http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/sleepydustnewspaper/~3/242h2blOd0s/ http://www.sleepydust.info/2008/10/15/new-relief-with-immunocal-robyns-review/#comments Wed, 15 Oct 2008 04:20:59 +0000 Sleepydust http://www.sleepydust.info/2008/10/15/new-relief-with-immunocal-robyns-review/ "I have been on Immunocal for just a few months. I slowly have been more energized and the brain fog is lifted to the point that family and friends say I am a different person…" You can read Robyn’s full review of Immunocal here…   A big thank you to Robyn for sharing her positive experiences with Immunocal [...]<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/sleepydustnewspaper/~4/242h2blOd0s" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.sleepydust.info/2008/10/15/new-relief-with-immunocal-robyns-review/feed/ 0 http://www.sleepydust.info/2008/10/15/new-relief-with-immunocal-robyns-review/ NEW: How PSYCH-K Has Helped My Sleeping Patterns And Energy Levels – Peter’s Review http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/sleepydustnewspaper/~3/y59wuBTOu-g/ http://www.sleepydust.info/2008/10/08/new-how-psych-k-has-helped-my-sleeping-patterns-and-energy-levels-peters-review/#comments Wed, 08 Oct 2008 04:01:08 +0000 Sleepydust http://www.sleepydust.info/2008/10/08/new-how-psych-k-has-helped-my-sleeping-patterns-and-energy-levels-peters-review/ "A friend who was diagnosed with ME 6 years ago persuaded me to qualify [in PSYCH-K], as she was impressed with the way I had changed. I am pleased to say that her results have been most positive…" You can read Peter’s full story about living with ME/ Chronic Fatigue Syndrome by clicking here…   A big thank [...]<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/sleepydustnewspaper/~4/y59wuBTOu-g" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.sleepydust.info/2008/10/08/new-how-psych-k-has-helped-my-sleeping-patterns-and-energy-levels-peters-review/feed/ 0 http://www.sleepydust.info/2008/10/08/new-how-psych-k-has-helped-my-sleeping-patterns-and-energy-levels-peters-review/ NEW: Post Viral Fatigue Syndrome – Deby’s Story http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/sleepydustnewspaper/~3/C8w8ov-bvsQ/ http://www.sleepydust.info/2008/10/02/new-post-viral-fatigue-syndrome-debys-story/#comments Thu, 02 Oct 2008 04:57:31 +0000 Sleepydust http://www.sleepydust.info/2008/10/02/new-post-viral-fatigue-syndrome-debys-story/ "I have all the classic symptoms, indescribable exhaustion, foggy headed, depression, feeling like I was hit by a train, cannot be around the use of chemicals, smoke, mold, and at times I can’t even talk like a intelligent person. I can go from feeling good to feeling my worst in a heart beat…" You can read [...]<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/sleepydustnewspaper/~4/C8w8ov-bvsQ" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.sleepydust.info/2008/10/02/new-post-viral-fatigue-syndrome-debys-story/feed/ 0 http://www.sleepydust.info/2008/10/02/new-post-viral-fatigue-syndrome-debys-story/ NEW: Coping With ME / Chronic Fatigue Syndrome By Doing Something You Love! Debbie’s Tale http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/sleepydustnewspaper/~3/qo1Cbv9ixaw/ http://www.sleepydust.info/2008/09/25/new-coping-with-me-chronic-fatigue-syndrome-by-doing-something-you-love-debbies-tale/#comments Thu, 25 Sep 2008 04:51:59 +0000 Sleepydust http://www.sleepydust.info/2008/09/25/new-coping-with-me-chronic-fatigue-syndrome-by-doing-something-you-love-debbies-tale/ "I think the key to getting better is to relax and accept that you have a chronic illness. I think you must rest much more than you think you need, but I also think you should push yourself a little tiny bit every now and again. I like to make jewellery when I’m in bed [...]<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/sleepydustnewspaper/~4/qo1Cbv9ixaw" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.sleepydust.info/2008/09/25/new-coping-with-me-chronic-fatigue-syndrome-by-doing-something-you-love-debbies-tale/feed/ 0 http://www.sleepydust.info/2008/09/25/new-coping-with-me-chronic-fatigue-syndrome-by-doing-something-you-love-debbies-tale/ NEW: ME/ Chronic Fatigue Syndrome – From Despair to Contentment – Helen’s Story http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/sleepydustnewspaper/~3/m2MsPTqd3B8/ http://www.sleepydust.info/2008/09/18/new-me-chronic-fatigue-syndrome-from-despair-to-contentment-helens-story/#comments Thu, 18 Sep 2008 04:40:49 +0000 Sleepydust http://www.sleepydust.info/2008/09/18/new-me-chronic-fatigue-syndrome-from-despair-to-contentment-helens-story/ "The nurse at the surgery works with people with chronic illness, she’s helping me with weight loss and improvement of my M.E. / Chronic Fatigue Syndrome symptoms. We’re doing really well together. I’ve recently come to full acceptance of the illness and its limitations. This means that despite screaming poverty I’m actually mostly happy… [...]<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/sleepydustnewspaper/~4/m2MsPTqd3B8" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.sleepydust.info/2008/09/18/new-me-chronic-fatigue-syndrome-from-despair-to-contentment-helens-story/feed/ 0 http://www.sleepydust.info/2008/09/18/new-me-chronic-fatigue-syndrome-from-despair-to-contentment-helens-story/ NEW: Toxic Overload And M.E. / Chronic Fatigue Syndrome – Dana’s Story http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/sleepydustnewspaper/~3/e9wh9n4rprg/ http://www.sleepydust.info/2008/09/11/new-toxic-overload-and-me-chronic-fatigue-syndrome-danas-story/#comments Thu, 11 Sep 2008 04:45:38 +0000 Sleepydust http://www.sleepydust.info/2008/09/11/new-toxic-overload-and-me-chronic-fatigue-syndrome-danas-story/ "I believe the cause of my M.E./ Chronic Fatigue Syndrome was toxic overload. My body was being poisoned by toxic mold and I was diagnosed with Mycotoxicosis, which caused my M.E./CFS and Fibromyalgia-like symptoms..."<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/sleepydustnewspaper/~4/e9wh9n4rprg" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.sleepydust.info/2008/09/11/new-toxic-overload-and-me-chronic-fatigue-syndrome-danas-story/feed/ 0 http://www.sleepydust.info/2008/09/11/new-toxic-overload-and-me-chronic-fatigue-syndrome-danas-story/ Sleep linked to fibromyalgia http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/sleepydustnewspaper/~3/khFzBC17kJs/ http://www.sleepydust.info/2008/09/10/sleep-linked-to-fibromyalgia/#comments Wed, 10 Sep 2008 16:11:48 +0000 General Manager http://www.sleepydust.info/2008/09/10/sleep-linked-to-fibromyalgia/ Sleep linked to fibromyalgia United Press International - Sep 3, 2008 US scientists say they can distinguish fibromyalgia patients from those without the painful muscle and ligament condition by taking measurements … [...]<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/sleepydustnewspaper/~4/khFzBC17kJs" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.sleepydust.info/2008/09/10/sleep-linked-to-fibromyalgia/feed/ 0 http://www.sleepydust.info/2008/09/10/sleep-linked-to-fibromyalgia/ Milnacipran Improves Core Symptoms of Fibromyalgia Syndrome http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/sleepydustnewspaper/~3/iSL6Vq_IDdo/ http://www.sleepydust.info/2008/09/10/milnacipran-improves-core-symptoms-of-fibromyalgia-syndrome/#comments Wed, 10 Sep 2008 16:08:14 +0000 General Manager http://www.sleepydust.info/2008/09/10/milnacipran-improves-core-symptoms-of-fibromyalgia-syndrome/ Milnacipran Improves Core Symptoms of Fibromyalgia Syndrome … DG News - Sep 2, 2008 A total of 884 patients with a diagnosis of a fibromyalgia syndrome according to the 1990 American College of Rheumatology [...]<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/sleepydustnewspaper/~4/iSL6Vq_IDdo" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.sleepydust.info/2008/09/10/milnacipran-improves-core-symptoms-of-fibromyalgia-syndrome/feed/ 0 http://www.sleepydust.info/2008/09/10/milnacipran-improves-core-symptoms-of-fibromyalgia-syndrome/ Brain dysfunction may explain fibromyalgia symptoms http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/sleepydustnewspaper/~3/CRer72UUPts/ http://www.sleepydust.info/2008/09/10/brain-dysfunction-may-explain-fibromyalgia-symptoms/#comments Wed, 10 Sep 2008 16:06:39 +0000 General Manager http://www.sleepydust.info/2008/09/10/brain-dysfunction-may-explain-fibromyalgia-symptoms/ Brain dysfunction may explain fibromyalgia symptoms Reuters India, India - Aug 28, 2008 The fibromyalgia patients also had significantly lower NAA to choline and NAA to creatine ratios compared with the control subjects. …   Other interesting [...]<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/sleepydustnewspaper/~4/CRer72UUPts" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.sleepydust.info/2008/09/10/brain-dysfunction-may-explain-fibromyalgia-symptoms/feed/ 0 http://www.sleepydust.info/2008/09/10/brain-dysfunction-may-explain-fibromyalgia-symptoms/ Fibromyalgia and Access to Treatments http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/sleepydustnewspaper/~3/lY15QR2iqD0/ http://www.sleepydust.info/2008/09/10/fibromyalgia-and-access-to-treatments/#comments Wed, 10 Sep 2008 16:05:45 +0000 General Manager http://www.sleepydust.info/2008/09/10/fibromyalgia-and-access-to-treatments/ Important Information on Fibromyalgia and Access to Treatments MarketWatch - Sep 2, 2008 Insurance companies are denying Fibromyalgia patients proper access to treatments for their chronic pain condition. Doctors are having a difficult time [...]<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/sleepydustnewspaper/~4/lY15QR2iqD0" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.sleepydust.info/2008/09/10/fibromyalgia-and-access-to-treatments/feed/ 0 http://www.sleepydust.info/2008/09/10/fibromyalgia-and-access-to-treatments/ Exhausted! Our battle with fatigue http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/sleepydustnewspaper/~3/oPuT3_YhrP0/ http://www.sleepydust.info/2008/09/10/exhausted-our-battle-with-fatigue/#comments Wed, 10 Sep 2008 16:04:32 +0000 General Manager http://www.sleepydust.info/2008/09/10/exhausted-our-battle-with-fatigue/ Exhausted! Our battle with fatigue Daily News & Analysis, India - Sep 1, 2008 In medical terms, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome is the excessive exhaustion of the body, and is believed to be a lifestyle disease; [...]<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/sleepydustnewspaper/~4/oPuT3_YhrP0" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.sleepydust.info/2008/09/10/exhausted-our-battle-with-fatigue/feed/ 1 http://www.sleepydust.info/2008/09/10/exhausted-our-battle-with-fatigue/ Fighting Fibromyalgia http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/sleepydustnewspaper/~3/dPDNXJtp-yM/ http://www.sleepydust.info/2008/09/10/fighting-fibromyalgia/#comments Wed, 10 Sep 2008 16:03:31 +0000 General Manager http://www.sleepydust.info/2008/09/10/fighting-fibromyalgia/ Fighting fibromyalgia Danbury News Times, CT - Sep 9, 2008 Like other, similar disorders — chronic Lyme disease, chronic fatigue syndrome, Epstein-Barr infections — it can be tricky to diagnose. …   Other interesting news:Controversy Has Fibromyalgia [...]<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/sleepydustnewspaper/~4/dPDNXJtp-yM" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.sleepydust.info/2008/09/10/fighting-fibromyalgia/feed/ 0 http://www.sleepydust.info/2008/09/10/fighting-fibromyalgia/ Myalgic Encephalomyelitis needs research http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/sleepydustnewspaper/~3/BHjsoFKHJ7Q/ http://www.sleepydust.info/2008/09/09/myalgic-encephalomyelitis-needs-research/#comments Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000 General Manager http://www.sleepydust.info/2008/09/09/myalgic-encephalomyelitis-needs-research/ ME needs research Times Online, UK - 22 hours ago … neurological illness, myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME), also known as chronic fatigue syndrome, through mental determination and physical exercise. …   Other interesting news:Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME): Not a [...]<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/sleepydustnewspaper/~4/BHjsoFKHJ7Q" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.sleepydust.info/2008/09/09/myalgic-encephalomyelitis-needs-research/feed/ 0 http://www.sleepydust.info/2008/09/09/myalgic-encephalomyelitis-needs-research/ NEW: Post Viral Fatigue Syndrome – A Year and a Half in Hell – Paddy’s Story http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/sleepydustnewspaper/~3/tiJCHfK7xVw/ http://www.sleepydust.info/2008/09/03/new-post-viral-fatigue-syndrome-a-year-and-a-half-in-hell-paddys-story/#comments Wed, 03 Sep 2008 04:43:27 +0000 Sleepydust http://www.sleepydust.info/2008/09/03/new-post-viral-fatigue-syndrome-a-year-and-a-half-in-hell-paddys-story/ "I believe that Post Viral Fatigue Syndrome is an illness that is not taken seriously enough and because of this, I believe any recovery time is lengthened..."<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/sleepydustnewspaper/~4/tiJCHfK7xVw" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.sleepydust.info/2008/09/03/new-post-viral-fatigue-syndrome-a-year-and-a-half-in-hell-paddys-story/feed/ 0 http://www.sleepydust.info/2008/09/03/new-post-viral-fatigue-syndrome-a-year-and-a-half-in-hell-paddys-story/ NEW: Nicci’s Story, M.E. Sufferer – It’s Terrible But You Have To Laugh… http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/sleepydustnewspaper/~3/eV8pLw8KbiE/ http://www.sleepydust.info/2008/08/28/new-niccis-story-me-sufferer-its-terrible-but-you-have-to-laugh/#comments Thu, 28 Aug 2008 04:40:07 +0000 Sleepydust http://www.sleepydust.info/2008/08/28/new-niccis-story-me-sufferer-its-terrible-but-you-have-to-laugh/ ""Yes really... you do have to laugh - stop laughing and this condition becomes 10 times worse..."<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/sleepydustnewspaper/~4/eV8pLw8KbiE" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.sleepydust.info/2008/08/28/new-niccis-story-me-sufferer-its-terrible-but-you-have-to-laugh/feed/ 0 http://www.sleepydust.info/2008/08/28/new-niccis-story-me-sufferer-its-terrible-but-you-have-to-laugh/ Health leaders accused of burying report on ME and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) care http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/sleepydustnewspaper/~3/JIN09xByQPQ/ http://www.sleepydust.info/2008/08/18/health-leaders-accused-of-burying-report-on-me-and-chronic-fatigue-syndrome-cfs-care/#comments Mon, 18 Aug 2008 13:18:31 +0000 General Manager http://www.sleepydust.info/2008/08/18/health-leaders-accused-of-burying-report-on-me-and-chronic-fatigue-syndrome-cfs-care/ Health leaders accused of ‘burying’ report on ME care Scotsman, United Kingdom - Aug 16, 2008 Based on the results of a survey of patients with ME and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), the report suggests [...]<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/sleepydustnewspaper/~4/JIN09xByQPQ" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.sleepydust.info/2008/08/18/health-leaders-accused-of-burying-report-on-me-and-chronic-fatigue-syndrome-cfs-care/feed/ 0 http://www.sleepydust.info/2008/08/18/health-leaders-accused-of-burying-report-on-me-and-chronic-fatigue-syndrome-cfs-care/ NEW: Graded Exercise Therapy – Vicky’s Experience (via St Barts Hospital) http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/sleepydustnewspaper/~3/Kf6IPdzcKwU/ http://www.sleepydust.info/2008/08/18/new-graded-exercise-therapy-vickys-experience-via-st-barts-hospital/#comments Mon, 18 Aug 2008 04:38:02 +0000 Sleepydust http://www.sleepydust.info/2008/08/18/new-graded-exercise-therapy-vickys-experience-via-st-barts-hospital/ "I have been diagnosed as having both M.E. / Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia. A few years ago I was referred to St Barts hospital, and took part in their Graded Exercise Therapy program..."<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/sleepydustnewspaper/~4/Kf6IPdzcKwU" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.sleepydust.info/2008/08/18/new-graded-exercise-therapy-vickys-experience-via-st-barts-hospital/feed/ 0 http://www.sleepydust.info/2008/08/18/new-graded-exercise-therapy-vickys-experience-via-st-barts-hospital/ Chronic Fatigue Expert, Dr Jacob Teitelbaum, Flies Into Scotland For Conference http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/sleepydustnewspaper/~3/nHwogtvv3YM/ http://www.sleepydust.info/2008/08/18/chronic-fatigue-expert-dr-jacob-teitelbaum-flies-into-scotland-for-conference/#comments Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000 General Manager http://www.sleepydust.info/2008/08/18/chronic-fatigue-expert-dr-jacob-teitelbaum-flies-into-scotland-for-conference/ Chronic fatigue expert flies into Scotland for conference Glasgow Daily Record, UK Because there are a range of symptoms, usually associated with other illnesses, fibromyalgia often goes undiagnosed for many years. …   Other interesting news:A [...]<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/sleepydustnewspaper/~4/nHwogtvv3YM" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.sleepydust.info/2008/08/18/chronic-fatigue-expert-dr-jacob-teitelbaum-flies-into-scotland-for-conference/feed/ 0 http://www.sleepydust.info/2008/08/18/chronic-fatigue-expert-dr-jacob-teitelbaum-flies-into-scotland-for-conference/ Fibromyalgia Pain Can Be Eased By Swimming in Warm Water http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/sleepydustnewspaper/~3/V9EE-zblK08/ http://www.sleepydust.info/2008/08/17/fibromyalgia-pain-can-be-eased-by-swimming-in-warm-water/#comments Sun, 17 Aug 2008 21:42:28 +0000 General Manager http://www.sleepydust.info/2008/08/17/fibromyalgia-pain-can-be-eased-by-swimming-in-warm-water/ Swimming in Warm Water Eases Fibromyalgia Pain Natural News.com, AZ (NaturalNews) A regular, guided exercise regimen in warm water can relieve the symptoms of fibromyalgia, according to a study conducted by researchers from …   Other [...]<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/sleepydustnewspaper/~4/V9EE-zblK08" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.sleepydust.info/2008/08/17/fibromyalgia-pain-can-be-eased-by-swimming-in-warm-water/feed/ 0 http://www.sleepydust.info/2008/08/17/fibromyalgia-pain-can-be-eased-by-swimming-in-warm-water/ NEW: Acupuncture Via The NHS (For Chronic Fatigue Syndrome And Back Pain) – Review By Cate http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/sleepydustnewspaper/~3/BBDlUtm7Fsg/ http://www.sleepydust.info/2008/08/08/new-acupuncture-via-the-nhs-for-chronic-fatigue-syndrome-and-back-pain-review-by-cate/#comments Fri, 08 Aug 2008 03:21:50 +0000 Sleepydust http://www.sleepydust.info/2008/08/08/new-acupuncture-via-the-nhs-for-chronic-fatigue-syndrome-and-back-pain-review-by-cate/ "If I could afford acupuncture privately I would try it but cannot afford such luxuries after not working for 10 years. It's a wicked circle..."<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/sleepydustnewspaper/~4/BBDlUtm7Fsg" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.sleepydust.info/2008/08/08/new-acupuncture-via-the-nhs-for-chronic-fatigue-syndrome-and-back-pain-review-by-cate/feed/ 0 http://www.sleepydust.info/2008/08/08/new-acupuncture-via-the-nhs-for-chronic-fatigue-syndrome-and-back-pain-review-by-cate/ NEW: Exercise And Chronic Fatigue Syndrome – Anne-Maree’s Experience http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/sleepydustnewspaper/~3/AocHv0pVoLo/ http://www.sleepydust.info/2008/07/31/new-exercise-and-chronic-fatigue-syndrome-anne-marees-experience/#comments Thu, 31 Jul 2008 04:34:42 +0000 Sleepydust http://www.sleepydust.info/2008/07/31/new-exercise-and-chronic-fatigue-syndrome-anne-marees-experience/ "I have been diagnosed with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. (...) My doctor advised me to do 20 minutes of walking everyday. The exercise helped my physical symptoms and also kept me buoyed emotionally throughout the early days..."<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/sleepydustnewspaper/~4/AocHv0pVoLo" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.sleepydust.info/2008/07/31/new-exercise-and-chronic-fatigue-syndrome-anne-marees-experience/feed/ 0 http://www.sleepydust.info/2008/07/31/new-exercise-and-chronic-fatigue-syndrome-anne-marees-experience/ Phase II Trial of Droxidopa in Fibromyalgia is Granted MHRA Approval http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/sleepydustnewspaper/~3/a9krftVqbkA/ http://www.sleepydust.info/2008/07/28/phase-ii-trial-of-droxidopa-in-fibromyalgia-is-granted-mhra-approval/#comments Mon, 28 Jul 2008 16:44:10 +0000 General Manager http://www.sleepydust.info/2008/07/28/phase-ii-trial-of-droxidopa-in-fibromyalgia-is-granted-mhra-approval/ Chelsea Therapeutics Granted MHRA Approval to Begin Phase II Trial of Droxidopa in Fibromyalgia… FOXBusiness - Jul 23, 2008 Fibromyalgia is a chronic and debilitating condition that is characterized by widespread pain and [...]<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/sleepydustnewspaper/~4/a9krftVqbkA" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.sleepydust.info/2008/07/28/phase-ii-trial-of-droxidopa-in-fibromyalgia-is-granted-mhra-approval/feed/ 0 http://www.sleepydust.info/2008/07/28/phase-ii-trial-of-droxidopa-in-fibromyalgia-is-granted-mhra-approval/ Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) scheme threatens to waste millions with no proven benefits http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/sleepydustnewspaper/~3/G_A1ZWDTZyg/ http://www.sleepydust.info/2008/07/28/cognitive-behaviour-therapy-cbt-scheme-threatens-to-waste-millions-with-no-proven-benefits/#comments Mon, 28 Jul 2008 16:41:39 +0000 General Manager http://www.sleepydust.info/2008/07/28/cognitive-behaviour-therapy-cbt-scheme-threatens-to-waste-millions-with-no-proven-benefits/ Scheme threatens to waste millions on therapy with no proven benefits Scotsman, United Kingdom - Jul 21, 2008 People with myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME) sometimes, erroneously, said to be synonymous with chronic fatigue syndrome, do not [...]<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/sleepydustnewspaper/~4/G_A1ZWDTZyg" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.sleepydust.info/2008/07/28/cognitive-behaviour-therapy-cbt-scheme-threatens-to-waste-millions-with-no-proven-benefits/feed/ 0 http://www.sleepydust.info/2008/07/28/cognitive-behaviour-therapy-cbt-scheme-threatens-to-waste-millions-with-no-proven-benefits/ Fibromyalgia patients fight insurers over medication coverage http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/sleepydustnewspaper/~3/1oAfw5FGWLQ/ http://www.sleepydust.info/2008/07/28/fibromyalgia-patients-fight-insurers-over-medication-coverage/#comments Mon, 28 Jul 2008 16:37:30 +0000 General Manager http://www.sleepydust.info/2008/07/28/fibromyalgia-patients-fight-insurers-over-medication-coverage/ Fibromyalgia patients fight insurers over medication coverage Pittsburgh Post Gazette, PA - Jul 12, 2008 With the Food and Drug Administration’s approval of a second fibromyalgia medication last month, you’d think the …   Other interesting news:Fibromyalgia [...]<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/sleepydustnewspaper/~4/1oAfw5FGWLQ" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.sleepydust.info/2008/07/28/fibromyalgia-patients-fight-insurers-over-medication-coverage/feed/ 0 http://www.sleepydust.info/2008/07/28/fibromyalgia-patients-fight-insurers-over-medication-coverage/ NEW: Fibromyalgia: Zoloft For Pain And Zanaflex For Sleep http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/sleepydustnewspaper/~3/212TZ-_ZJbg/ http://www.sleepydust.info/2008/07/23/new-fibromyalgia-zoloft-for-pain-and-zanaflex-for-sleep/#comments Wed, 23 Jul 2008 04:30:58 +0000 Sleepydust http://www.sleepydust.info/2008/07/23/new-fibromyalgia-zoloft-for-pain-and-zanaflex-for-sleep/ "I was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia ten years ago because I had all 18 tender points active. Zoloft is the only thing I've found that really makes a difference in my pain levels..."<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/sleepydustnewspaper/~4/212TZ-_ZJbg" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.sleepydust.info/2008/07/23/new-fibromyalgia-zoloft-for-pain-and-zanaflex-for-sleep/feed/ 0 http://www.sleepydust.info/2008/07/23/new-fibromyalgia-zoloft-for-pain-and-zanaflex-for-sleep/ Take A Survey To Help Change NICE Guidelines For The Better! http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/sleepydustnewspaper/~3/58siGxr7qcs/ http://www.sleepydust.info/2008/07/21/take-a-survey-to-help-change-nice-guidelines-for-the-better/#comments Mon, 21 Jul 2008 06:35:55 +0000 Sleepydust http://www.sleepydust.info/2008/07/21/take-a-survey-to-help-change-nice-guidelines-for-the-better/ The ME Association want to put forward a better alternative to the current NICE guidelines regarding the treatment and management of patients with ME/CFS. They would like sufferers and their carers to fill in an anonymous survey, so that they can represent sufferers’ needs. Can you help to share your insights by taking the survey? Go take [...]<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/sleepydustnewspaper/~4/58siGxr7qcs" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.sleepydust.info/2008/07/21/take-a-survey-to-help-change-nice-guidelines-for-the-better/feed/ 1 http://www.sleepydust.info/2008/07/21/take-a-survey-to-help-change-nice-guidelines-for-the-better/ RCGP Agrees To Stop Classifying Chronic Fatigue Syndrome As A Mental Health Disorder http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/sleepydustnewspaper/~3/-V4NT2Rl-fE/ http://www.sleepydust.info/2008/07/21/rcgp-agrees-to-stop-classifying-chronic-fatigue-syndrome-as-a-mental-health-disorder/#comments Mon, 21 Jul 2008 06:04:17 +0000 Sleepydust http://www.sleepydust.info/2008/07/21/rcgp-agrees-to-stop-classifying-chronic-fatigue-syndrome-as-a-mental-health-disorder/ News from the ME Association (UK) This is an important precedent in that it will now be very difficult for anyone in a position of authority to claim that CFS (or ME or CFS) can be classified or officially listed as a mental health disorder… Other interesting news:Media Article: "Massage therapy does a mind, body good"PetitionMickel Therapy Workshop [...]<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/sleepydustnewspaper/~4/-V4NT2Rl-fE" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.sleepydust.info/2008/07/21/rcgp-agrees-to-stop-classifying-chronic-fatigue-syndrome-as-a-mental-health-disorder/feed/ 0 http://www.sleepydust.info/2008/07/21/rcgp-agrees-to-stop-classifying-chronic-fatigue-syndrome-as-a-mental-health-disorder/ Incapacity Benefit To Be Replaced By Employment Support Allowance (ESA) http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/sleepydustnewspaper/~3/0Lm5cRNlVIU/ http://www.sleepydust.info/2008/07/21/incapacity-benefit-to-be-replaced-by-employment-support-allowance-esa/#comments Mon, 21 Jul 2008 05:58:36 +0000 Sleepydust http://www.sleepydust.info/2008/07/21/incapacity-benefit-to-be-replaced-by-employment-support-allowance-esa/   Jobless to work ‘clearing litter’  – BBC News, 21 July 08 Incapacity Benefit claimants will all move to the new Employment Support Allowance by 2013, which ministers hope will be regarded, for all but the most disabled people, as a temporary benefit… You can find out more about the new Employment Support Allowance here… And the [...]<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/sleepydustnewspaper/~4/0Lm5cRNlVIU" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.sleepydust.info/2008/07/21/incapacity-benefit-to-be-replaced-by-employment-support-allowance-esa/feed/ 2 http://www.sleepydust.info/2008/07/21/incapacity-benefit-to-be-replaced-by-employment-support-allowance-esa/ NEW: Hydrogen Peroxide IV (A.K.A. Oxygen Therapy) And Chronic Fatigue Syndrome – Christy’s Review http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/sleepydustnewspaper/~3/7CGGjHGCYVQ/ http://www.sleepydust.info/2008/07/15/new-hydrogen-peroxide-iv-aka-oxygen-therapy-and-chronic-fatigue-syndrome-christys-review/#comments Tue, 15 Jul 2008 04:14:12 +0000 Sleepydust http://www.sleepydust.info/2008/07/15/new-hydrogen-peroxide-iv-aka-oxygen-therapy-and-chronic-fatigue-syndrome-christys-review/ "I began working with a naturopath and received a small amount of hydrogen peroxide in a dextrose solution..."<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/sleepydustnewspaper/~4/7CGGjHGCYVQ" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.sleepydust.info/2008/07/15/new-hydrogen-peroxide-iv-aka-oxygen-therapy-and-chronic-fatigue-syndrome-christys-review/feed/ 0 http://www.sleepydust.info/2008/07/15/new-hydrogen-peroxide-iv-aka-oxygen-therapy-and-chronic-fatigue-syndrome-christys-review/ Fibromyalgia patients fight insurers over medication coverage http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/sleepydustnewspaper/~3/pSbGHfhyD1I/ http://www.sleepydust.info/2008/07/15/fibromyalgia-patients-fight-insurers-over-medication-coverage-pittsburgh-post-gazette/#comments Tue, 15 Jul 2008 00:18:10 +0000 General Manager http://www.sleepydust.info/2008/07/15/fibromyalgia-patients-fight-insurers-over-medication-coverage-pittsburgh-post-gazette/ Fibromyalgia patients fight insurers over medication coverage Pittsburgh Post Gazette, PA - Jul 12, 2008 With the Food and Drug Administration’s approval of a second fibromyalgia medication last month, you’d think the nation’s estimated 10 million acute pain fibromyalgia sufferers would be delighted. Not quite… [...]<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/sleepydustnewspaper/~4/pSbGHfhyD1I" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.sleepydust.info/2008/07/15/fibromyalgia-patients-fight-insurers-over-medication-coverage-pittsburgh-post-gazette/feed/ 0 http://www.sleepydust.info/2008/07/15/fibromyalgia-patients-fight-insurers-over-medication-coverage-pittsburgh-post-gazette/ Graded Exercise Recommended for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/sleepydustnewspaper/~3/bceUp8Dgx5g/ http://www.sleepydust.info/2008/07/15/graded-exercise-recommended-for-chronic-fatigue-syndrome/#comments Tue, 15 Jul 2008 00:16:32 +0000 General Manager http://www.sleepydust.info/2008/07/15/graded-exercise-recommended-for-chronic-fatigue-syndrome/ Graded Exercise Recommended for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome American Chronicle, CA - Jul 5, 2008 According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), chronic fatigue syndrome (Chronic Fatigue Syndrome) is a serious illness and [...]<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/sleepydustnewspaper/~4/bceUp8Dgx5g" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.sleepydust.info/2008/07/15/graded-exercise-recommended-for-chronic-fatigue-syndrome/feed/ 0 http://www.sleepydust.info/2008/07/15/graded-exercise-recommended-for-chronic-fatigue-syndrome/ Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Could Be Wasting Millions Of Pounds http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/sleepydustnewspaper/~3/h0RBjzhVfDw/ http://www.sleepydust.info/2008/07/15/cognitive-behavioural-therapy-could-be-wasting-millions-of-pounds/#comments Tue, 15 Jul 2008 00:12:50 +0000 General Manager http://www.sleepydust.info/2008/07/15/cognitive-behavioural-therapy-could-be-wasting-millions-of-pounds/ Cognitive behavioural therapy is not a panacea but is a sponge for … The Herald, UK - Jul 13, 2008 … social isolation and fractured relationships that a long-term disabling illness – such as ME [...]<img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/sleepydustnewspaper/~4/h0RBjzhVfDw" height="1" width="1"/> http://www.sleepydust.info/2008/07/15/cognitive-behavioural-therapy-could-be-wasting-millions-of-pounds/feed/ 0 http://www.sleepydust.info/2008/07/15/cognitive-behavioural-therapy-could-be-wasting-millions-of-pounds/