A summary of recent M.E. related stories in the news. Headlines appearing in the media as dated:
What’s the alternative?
Letter from Mandy Jones, from Cardiff, thanking SHE for raising awareness about M.E. in a recent issue. Mandy says she’s found Action for M.E. (www.afme.org.uk) invaluable for support and information. You can call the Action for M.E. support line on 0845 123 2380.
SHE, p 30
01/12/09
Lightening the load
Article about the Lightning Process. Action for M.E. warns that people should examine any claim of recovery with scepticism and that more research is needed. Their 2008 survey found that 53% of people who had tried the Lightning Process found it helpful, 31% reported no change and 16% said it made them worse. Visit www.afme.org.uk for more information about Action for M.E.
Scotland on Sunday (Spectrum). p 22 - 23
15/11/09
More research needed
Letter by Dr John Greensmith, MEFreeForAll.org, referring to a recent letter from Action for M.E.’s Sir Peter Spencer, calling for more research into M.E. after the recent XMRV research. Dr Greensmith talks about M.E. and CFS being distinct illnesses.
Kent on Saturday, p 34
07/11/09
Suzanne Shaw
Interview with singer and actress Suzanne Shaw. When asked about her M.E. she says she was diagnosed with it last year but doesn’t think she was actually suffering with it. Thinks she was working too hard.
Daily Star Sunday (Take 5), p 16 - 17
15/11/09
M.E. presentation
ME Derbyshire are hosting a presentation entitled 'Current perspectives on CFS/ME' by Action for M.E. medical adviser Professor Anthony Pinching. The presentation will be held on 28 November in Mickleover. Email philip.mary.whitt@ntlworld.com for more info.
Eastwoodadvertiser.co.uk
14/11/09
http://www.eastwoodadvertiser.co.uk/letters/Leading-figure-to-give-talk.5823287.jp
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Edp24.co.uk
13/11/09
http://www.edp24.co.uk/content/edp24/news/story.aspx?brand=EDPOnline&category=News&tBrand=EDPOnline&tCategory=xDefault&itemid=NOED12%20Nov%202009%2019%3A50%3A08%3A130
Ilkestonadvertiser.co.uk
13/11/09
http://www.ilkestonadvertiser.co.uk/letters/Leading-figure-to-give-talk.5823287.jp
Matlockmercury.co.uk
13/11/09
http://www.matlockmercury.co.uk/letters/Leading-figure-to-give-talk.5823287.jp
Ripleyandheanornews.co.uk
13/11/09
http://www.ripleyandheanornews.co.uk/letters/Leading-figure-to-give-talk.5823287.jp
Buxtonadvertiser.co.uk
13/11/09
http://www.buxtonadvertiser.co.uk/letters/Leading-figure-to-give-talk.5823287.jp
M.E. help will improve
The NHS has pledged to improve the treatment and care of people with M.E. by having a consultant in place to cover Norfolk and Suffolk within the next three months.
Eastern Daily Press, p 34
13/11/09
http://www.edp24.co.uk/content/edp24/news/story.aspx?brand=EDPOnline&category=News&tBrand=EDPOnline&tCategory=xDefault&itemid=NOED12%20Nov%202009%2019%3A50%3A08%3A130
Woman found dead days later
Wendy Cleal has been found dead, in her Monmouthshire home, two days after a fire. Wendy became ill with M.E. in 1999 but managed to retrain and work as a massage therapist.
South Wales Argus (Newport), p 3
12/11/09
http://www.southwalesargus.co.uk/news/4734708.Monmouthshire_woman_found_dead_days_after_fire/
Chocolate
Article about chocolate being a superfood. In a study with people with CFS, eating 15g of dark chocolate three times a day reduced their symptoms over eight weeks.
Irish News (Belfast), p 23
11/11/09
Help for M.E.
Letter from Val McCormack appealing for advice about her M.E. She was diagnosed eight months ago and if anyone can offer her support or advice about dealing with the illness please email sephy55@hotmail.com
Warrington Guardian, p 20
05/11/09
Aloe Vera talk
Worcestershire ME Support Group organised a presentation about the benefits of Aloe Vera that took place on 7 November.
Bromsgrove Standard, p 9
06/11/09
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Kent on Sunday, p 34
08/11/09
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