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“There is a large chronic illness community and M.E. Support encourages you to expand your knowledge beyond Myalgic Encephalomyelitis.”

K. Neilson

• Cancer & M.E.: My Story
  
  A courageous journey with Cancer by M.E. sufferer Gill Allan.
  
  
• Candida & M.E.
  
  This article was written by Medical Herbalist Jo Dunbar who specialises in treating Candida and M.E.
  
  
• Coronavirus & M.E. Guidance
  
  COVID-19 information and advice for M.E. sufferers.
  
  
  
  

  
  If you or someone you know are feeling emotionally distressed, please take a moment to read Emotional Distress: Information & Support for help and advice.

  Samaritans is available round the clock, every single day of the year, providing a safe place for anyone who is struggling to cope.

• Endometriosis & ME
  
  Artist and Poet Vivien Steels shares her story about the challenge of living with Endometriosis and M.E.
  
  
• Fibromyalgia
  
  Informative article courtesy of Fibromyalgia Action UK.
  
  
• Gulf War Syndrome
  
  Please Contact Me if you would like to write about this subject for M.E. Support.
  
  
• Hyperhidrosis
  
  Hyperhidrosis, or excessive sweating, is a problem all too common for M.E. sufferers. Here Julie Halford RGN of the Hyperhidrosis Support Group gives help and advice.
  
  
• Invisible Illness
  
  Stacey Mackay recounts her family’s experience with invisible illnesses.
  
  
• Irritable Bowel Syndrome
  
  Irritable Bowel Syndrome is a common problem in M.E. Is it just a sensitive tummy or is it all in the mind? This fascinating article by Dr Nick Read, Chair of the IBS Network, gives us an insight into the condition.
  
  
• Let's Talk: M.E. & Depression
  
  Lorna McFindlow recounts her journey with M.E., along with offering advice on dealing with depression.
  
  
• Lyme Disease
  
  An overview of Lyme disease by Lyme Disease UK.
  
  
• Migraine
  
  Headaches and migraines are common in people with M.E. The Migraine Trust provides useful guidance on living with this debilitating condition.
  
  
• Multiple Sclerosis
  
  The Multiple Sclerosis Society outlines the similarities between MS and M.E.
  
  
• My Journey with Fibromyalgia
  
  Former athlete Jenny Green describes her experience with Fibromyalgia.
  
  
• Our Lyme Disease Story
  
  A personal account of Lyme Disease by Karen Hedayati.
  
  
• Post-Polio Syndrome
  
  What are the similarities between M.E. and Post-Polio Syndrome? The British Polio Fellowship provides an insight into this disease.
  
  
• Sjögren’s Syndrome
  
  Sjögren's Syndrome is often misdiagnosed as M.E. or Fibromyalgia. Here, the British Sjögren’s Syndrome Association provides an insight into this little-known autoimmune disorder.
  
  
• Stress & Fatigue
  
  This article was written by Medical Herbalist Jo Dunbar who specialises in treating chronic fatigue.
  
  
• The Menopause & ME
  
  This is a light-hearted but informative account of life with the Menopause and M.E. by Sarah Woolnough.
  
  
• Thyroid Disorders
  
  Due to the overlap in symptoms, I often hear from people worried that they may have an underactive thyroid in addition to or instead of M.E. The British Thyroid Foundation outlines the broad spectrum of thyroid disorders, along with providing information about testing and treating thyroid problems.
  
  
• Tinnitus
  
  Tinnitus is a condition that affects around 10% of the UK adult population and it is quite a common symptom of M.E. This article has been written by Nic Wray, Communications Manager of the British Tinnitus Association, to help you understand what tinnitus is and how you can manage it.
  
  
• What is Lupus?
  
  LUPUS UK answers some frequently asked questions.

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