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Oh sh**! Has this happened before? Mine is always paid bang on time - in fact it hits my bank account the day before it's due.

I think it could be read either way. It is true that many docs already are dismissing people with ongoing symptoms. I certainly accept it is also highly likely given some of the other things he's said that he is dismissing it too.

I disagree -he says: "This matters, says Prof Garner, because “some doctors and families are dismissing people who are quite unwell with ‘post-viral exhaustion’” when it fatigue could still be a symptom of the coronavirus itself." I agree the next paragraph he is saying patients might...

Apart from the "because we know the cause bit" I think Prof Garner does have a point in the included quote. Given how much that is still unknown about covid, I wouldn't want to see patients being told they have ME within a few weeks of being ill. If they are getting recurring symptoms of...

The article doesn't seem to be available at that link anymore. Edit - the Herald article originally posted by Sly Saint and quoted by Tom Kindlon I mean. Sorry, for some reason having issues with quoting. Brain fog I suspect.

So, we'll ignore the myriad of reasonable possible explanations, including - They were more severely affected by side effects, including fatigue, the first time round and were understandably concerned - They had no support at home, knew what a struggle they'd be facing - They have cancer & a...

I liked @Barry's post but also want to let you know I don't find mental illness remotely funny. I liked the post because I find it ironic that while the likes of the BPS cabal are pushing for mental health treatments for an ever increasing range of conditions and aim to use mental treatments...

Yes, that's all very well of them to give people cards saying that, but context..... What if you're in a meeting with your boss, by phone or otherwise, who is annoyed that you're not back to work, or you're not back full time and you see something really funny. It might be a good idea to...

And all of it based on the assumption - I'd love to know how they define effective here. As far as I'm aware the numbers do not add up to value for money and if it was a drug NICE would probably refuse it on those grounds alone.

Certain members on here have taken the time to write polite letters explaining the issue. She doesn't seem interested in hearing it, or concerned that she is asking for things a majority of ME patients might not want - apart from Colin & his cronies.

Good article. The website offers the option of limited access for free. Reading it and the way she describes how other people's ignorance and judgement of her Mom's illness made life much harder than it needed to be, it struck me that, on the one hand society seems to view the disabled...

Just done & posting to give it a little bump.

Neuroticism and the sense of loss of control is generally seen as a bad thing in terms of recovery. I can see some reasons why but isn't there also a flip side for some? For those feeling a loss of control complying strictly with a treatment regime, assuming it isn't making you worse like GET...

Really excellent , it's very clear. Great work! Thank you @Adam pwme :thumbup:

I agree with your post above @spinoza577, but this is dodgy ground, I think. Psychological and social aspects may make some difference - for example - if you live in poorly maintained housing that might have dampness, mould or infestation and can't afford to move somewhere better you might...

Malcolm Aylward? I think that should be Mansel Aylward https://www.me-pedia.org/wiki/mansel_aylward

So the eminent Sir Simon is saying that not only is it a possibility for at least some viruses to enter the brain, this may pose increase risks of ongoing ill health. It seems reasonable to assume depending on the areas of the brain affected and the specific virus involved, different ongoing...

Based on Hutan's initial post - It seems to me that simply assessing someone's mental state when they are ill may alter the response simply by making someone think more their symptoms and the inconvenience and possible worry caused. Another issue is that we don't have any data from these...

I had a go and it seemed to accept my signature. edit - so presumably okay for people outside Norway to sign

I was the same and I was about 30 when diagnosed. At one point I was fortunate enough to see a really good physio privately. She got me to focus on my symptoms rather than try to ignore them. The idea was that if I couldn't identify the symptoms be it pain, dizziness, weakness or fatigue than...