A summary of recent M.E. related stories in the news. Headlines appearing in the media as dated:
Everyone thought I was faking it
Nicola Warner talks about her experience of M.E. and how with support from her GP, local CFS team and Action for M.E. she is now in control of her illness. Afme.org.uk, meresearch.org.uk and meassociation.org.uk are given as sources of further information.
The Times (T2), p 6 - 7
25/01/10
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/life_and_style/health/features/article6998742.ece
Her parents are interfering with her health
Email from Jennifer Cooper commenting on a recent 'Dear Doctor' question and answer about a girl who had M.E. Jennifer says that sometimes the only way to deal with a chronic illness is to take the medication.
Daily Star, p 27
25/01/10
Home and away
Claire Wade from Norfolk talks about her 'Holidays From Home' scheme. It enables people unable to go on holiday to have a "sensory journey" to their chosen destination. Claire came up with the idea whilst having severe M.E.
Daily Mirror, p 54 - 55
23/01/10
Help is at hand
Article about getting help with chronic pain in Kirklees.
examiner.co.uk
23/01/10
http://www.examiner.co.uk/news/local-west-yorkshire-news/2010/01/23/it-s-about-knowing-you-re-not-on-your-own-how-to-get-help-living-with-chronic-pain-in-kirklees-86081-25664984/
Mickel Therapy
Susan Macdonald claims her M.E. has been cured by Mickel Therapy. She has now trained to be a practitioner.
Fraserburgh Herald, p 14
21/01/10
Great community spirit
Richard Bennet has been named as Fleet's first Young Person of the Year. Richard missed a whole year of education due to his M.E.
Aldershot News & Mail, p 12
22/01/10
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Fleet News & Mail, p 12
22/01/10
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