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    Pain & CBD (Cannabidiol)?

    The Radio 4 programme is here https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m0002ybr It's an edition of the Food programme and looks at how CBD oil is being added to food & drink in the UK.
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    Pain & CBD (Cannabidiol)?

    From the article
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    Pain & CBD (Cannabidiol)?

    Pain is one of the symptoms frequently reported by patients. What are your experiences with CBD (Cannabidiol)? An article has appeared on the BBC website about the growing use of CBD in the UK. https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/1v5vxpY7zkVkJLLSsvRXvqJ/why-is-cbd-on-everyones-lips
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    David Tuller: Trial By Error: Steve Brine's Troubling Claim in Parliamentary Debate on ME

    Update: he hasn't resigned. Chaos at Westminster :)
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    David Tuller: Trial By Error: Steve Brine's Troubling Claim in Parliamentary Debate on ME

    Yes, Brine seems to have resigned because he voted against the government on the No Deal Brexit vote.
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    ME/CFS International Research Symposium, March 2019, Australia

    Are there any talks worth watching so far? Links, place in video etc?
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    Trial By Error: Kaiser Permanente Changes Course

    Living in UK, trying to get my head round who & what are Kaiser Permannete, so looked on Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kaiser_Permanente
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    Making payments into your UK State Pension to ensure you get a pension

    PS in the Support Group you can get a mixture of Income Related & Contributions Based ESA. Summary: it's bloody complicated, so see an expert.
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    Making payments into your UK State Pension to ensure you get a pension

    The reason for the knowledge is that I've got 2 Appeal Tribunals on the go against the DWP. One has been going on for a year with no end in sight. I have sent off more paperwork this morning. I really need a lie down now.
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    Making payments into your UK State Pension to ensure you get a pension

    For the first year of ESA (Support & WRAG) you normally get Contributions Based ESA providing your NICs have been paid. There is no savings cap for Contributions Based ESA If you don't have NICs then you may qualify for Income Related ESA. For Income Related ESA, there is a savings cap and...
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    Making payments into your UK State Pension to ensure you get a pension

    Your understanding is only partially correct. The rules are complicated :) A new claimant for ESA can be put in the Support Group or Work Relared Activity Ràte. Essentially WRAG is that you have the potential to work, Support more disabled. In the WRAG is get less money. New claimants get the...
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    Making payments into your UK State Pension to ensure you get a pension

    There is a list of benefits where your NICs (National Insurance Contributions) are paid here. https://www.gov.uk/national-insurance-credits/eligibility You do get NICs with ESA and JSA (Job Seekers Allowance) but not PIP. To get ESA, your savings need to be under £16 000. There is no savings...
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    Medscape article: 'Just a Myth'? It May Be Time to Take Adrenal Fatigue Seriously, 2019, by John Watson

    If you want an introduction to the HPA axis and the stress response, try this article. https://www.integrativepro.com/Resources/Integrative-Blog/2016/The-HPA-Axis
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    Medscape article: 'Just a Myth'? It May Be Time to Take Adrenal Fatigue Seriously, 2019, by John Watson

    One of the Drs in the UK who flirts with adrenal fatigue is Sarah Myhill. http://www.drmyhill.co.uk/wiki/Common_Hormonal_Problems_in_CFS_-_Adrenal As the Medscape article above says, researchers into ME/CFS have long looked at the HPA axis but not found anything particularly conclusive...
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    Dr Sarah Myhill on The ME Show (series 2, episode 6)

    I'm encouraged by the scepticism shown in this thread. Given what he says and her record with the GMC, she is not exactly my first choice as a medical professional speaking about ME. She likes to say all patients need to do is follow her protocol and all will be well. Like the Lightning...
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    What's behind ME allergies and sensitivities to foods, odors and chemicals?

    Very true. At a personal level I have eczema which is made worse by histamine rich foods or those which increase levels of histamin in the body eg tomatoes, chocolate, salami, ham, alcohol. In eczema, mast cells are involved and you do so see mast cells in & around the the ME literature. I'll...
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    Hyperbaric Medicine & The Brain Conference, 09-12 September 2019, Tel Aviv

    There is an MS Centre near where I live with a hyperbaric oxygen chamber. Anecdotal evidence from some people suggests it makes them feel better for a few hours (reduced pain). A personal take.... Is it just making the users high for a few hours? What do you think?
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    Book Review: CBT: The Cognitive Behavioural Tsunami

    Under the Youtube video there is some biographical information and an outline of the talk.
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