A lot more than just tiredness.

LLANELLI librarian Caru James says living with ME has become second nature to her.
The 29-year-old, from Ammanford, has learned how to manage the often debilitating condition, Myalgic Encephalopathy, since being diagnosed when she was 15.

Read more: http://www.thisissouthwales.co.uk/lot-just-tiredness/story-18921844-detail/story.html#axzz2So3tKXh1

Save the Maui Dolphin - ban the seismic testing

Some of the world’s leading marine mammal scientists are calling on the New Zealand government to stop and ban seismic testing in the habitat of the world’s rarest sub-species of dolphin. With just 55 thought to be remaining the Maui’s dolphin (Cephalorhynchus hectori maui) lives off the west coast of North Island in New Zealand. The scientists believe that noise from the seismic testing could damage the hearing of the dolphins and also drive them into fishing grounds where they could be caught in nets. Read More

If you want to help add your weight to the campaign to end seismic testing in the Maui’s dolphin habitat please sign the petition through the link above.

ME sufferer Starved by benefit changes

Welcome to Great Britain in the 21st Century, not such the caring society it would like to portray itself as.
A PENZANCE man suffering from a debilitating condition has said he can no longer afford to eat after changes to his council tax benefits. Peter Boor, 57, has been claiming benefits and council tax relief since being diagnosed with ME, also known as chronic fatigue syndrome.

Read more: http://www.thisiscornwall.co.uk/Starved-benefit-changes/story-18801040-detail/story.html#axzz2RZZkYT7V

International ME/CFS & FM Awareness Day – May 12th

International myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) Awareness Day is recognized on May 12th each year. May 12th -18th is awareness week and the whole of May is awareness month. These events also recognize fibromyalgia (FM), multiple chemical sensitivities (MCS) and Gulf war syndrome (GWS).
As is common with other awareness campaigns, ribbons are worn to show support of the awareness campaign. A blue ribbon is used to represent ME/CFS, a purple ribbon for FM, and a green ribbon for MCS. A butterfly is also used symbolically to represent a person breaking free from a life restricted by ME/CFS. Read More >>

Is Chronic Fatigue Syndrome an Autoimmune Disease?

For decades, a heated debate has raged over the nature of the illness known variously as chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) and/or myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME). Historically, the two warring camps have been divided between “it’s all in their heads” and “we’re still looking.” But while both sides have consistently referred to CFS/ME as an “enigma,” it turns out the source of the illness may very well have been under everyone’s nose the whole time. Read More >>