Some frequently asked questions about M.E. Please contact us if you can't find the information you need.
Some frequently asked questions about M.E. Please contact us if you can't find the information you need.
A. A diagnosis is made after other possible causes for symptoms have been excluded. This should be a positive clinical diagnosis made on a well-characterised constellation of symptoms.A doctor will…
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A. Over the past 30 years, Action for M.E. has worked to improve the lives of people with M.E., taking action to reduce the isolation experienced by many and working to create change. Despite our…
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A. Even in its mildest form, M.E. can have a significant impact on an individual’s life, and not just on their health. A lack of understanding and awareness about M.E. means children, families and…
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What is M.E.? / Living with M.E.
A. New research evidence about M.E. is emerging all the time, and it can be difficult to know which developments are important and which are not.Cort Johnson’s Health Rising blog offers a review…
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What is M.E.? / Living with M.E.
A. If you have M.E., getting the right information early on will help you to manage the illness and give you the best chance of recovery. As well as M.E. news, up-to-date research and our latest…
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What is M.E.? / Living with M.E. / Make a difference
A. Social care is help provided to people in their own home or in a care home. It may include home helps, meals-on-wheels or personal care - help with getting up, washing, dressing, feeding or going…
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A. Sometimes your GP may refer you to a specialist. A visit to a specialist is known as secondary care and can only be arranged through your GP.Depending on your symptoms, you may meet a number…
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A. Action for M.E. offers a free Information and Support Service for people with M.E., their carers and parents. Our friendly Information and Support team understand the challenges of living with…
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A. Whether you’ve been newly diagnosed or have been living with M.E. for some time now, telling friends, family and children you have the condition can seem like a daunting task. Many people have…
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A. Under the Equality Act 2010, someone who has “a physical or mental impairment that has a substantial and long-term adverse effect on the ability of an employee to carry out normal day-to-day…
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A. In order to diagnose you as having M.E., your GP will need to know what symptoms you've been experiencing. It can be hard to remember every symptom when you're put on the spot, especially because…
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A. We do not recommend any individual treatments or management approaches for people with M.E. Instead, we offer key information to allow people with M.E. to make informed decisions.When health…
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