M.E is an illness. M.E stands for Myalgic Encephalomyelitis. It affects people
in a variety of ways, common symptoms being, fatigue, cognitive problems
memory loss, aches and pains, dietry and digestive problems. One symptom
that is overiding for the majority of symptoms is overriding and
overwhelming fatigue. Also Cognitive functioning, attention and poor memory
is often present with M.E. It is quite common to have "Brain Fog!"
Symptoms are:
Flue like malaise. Exhaustion more severe than ordinary tiredness and
unreleved by a nights rest, Muscles painful to touch. poor concentration.
Difficulty learning new information. Poor memory. Muddled or slurred speech when
tired.
Poor balance, feeling unsteady, clumsiness, dropping things, Dizziness on
standing,
Headaches, Sore throats.
Fibromyalgia....
Chronic Pain, Chronic fatigue, Lack of R.E.M sleep, headaches, migraines,
Muscle spasms, Difficulty judging distances and widths, Blurred Vision,
Intolerance to alcohol.also many symptoms linked to M.E.
The group works well with both illnesses as we share many of the same
symptoms. This causes much merriment between us all when we cannot
remember what our names are etc. You see we do laugh!
If you need comprehensive information about either M.E or Fibro the NHS
has set up a web site called :
you can either send for by post or download lots of info about your illness,
benefits support groups etc all for free! If you have not access to a computer tel 01623 414114 and it can be posted for free to you!
If you need the National Support groups they are Action for M.E
The M.E Association At :
For Fibromyalgia -The Fibromyalgia Association at:
www.fibromyalgia-associationuk.org/
You can also contact;
www.fibromyalgia-support.net
