Me

[Jazza]

My mum says her doctor thinks she has ME. What can you tell me about it?

[Kentish]

aka Chronic Fatigue Syndrome or, cruelly, Yuppy Flu.

I won't insult your intelligence by posting up the results of my Google search. Suffice to say, there is plenty of information on the net for you to peruse. But beware the wonder cures and instant fixes.

[Jazza]

I was a bit short in my post. I'm just worried about mum. I'll take the time to properly look on the net tonight. I just want to know if it's serious or not. My first though was akin to Multiple Sclerocis (sp?)

[Kentish]

My first though was akin to Multiple Sclerocis (sp?)
It begins with M but that's where the similarity ends. ME can affect different people in different ways. For some, they have no energy for months on end and then suddenly improve; for others, they are just generally lethargic all the time. It's one of those things where you need to 'listen to your body' because trying to push yourself too hard with ME can just make things worse. Then again, it's not all doom and gloom - she'll just need to pace herself.

TheSite.org's info: *saving spanner a job* (http://www.thesite.org/healthandwellbeing/generalhealth/healthatoz/chronicfatiguesyndrome)

[nicebutdim23]

have you read annas diary on thesite?

[undisclosed]

I have ME so I can point you to a few places for info/support. You can try going to www.afme.org.uk which is Action For ME, a UK charity for ME/CFS, they have resources for sufferers and carers there so it may be worth a look. Another place you could try is www.foggyfriends.org which is a patient run site and has a great messageboard for carers and sufferers so you could have a look around there.

If I can help anymore please let me know.

[spanner]

TheSite.org's info: *saving spanner a job* (http://www.thesite.org/healthandwellbeing/generalhealth/healthatoz/chronicfatiguesyndrome)

Ah, bless you!

Here's Anna's diary (http://www.thesite.org/community/reallife/diaries/thegirlwithme/howdy) - she has M.E. and writes all about it so it should give you an insight into the ways it can affect you. Maybe you should go and talk to your doctor with your mum to help you both understand what changes are ahead. The main thing is that she'll need lots of help and support through this so try to be there for her as much as you can.

:)

[Lu_C]

Hi,

My cousin had ME for three years, but he has now recovered fully. :yes:
He got a bit house-bound and got tired doing the smallest amount of exersice... but now he isn't like that anymore. :thumb: