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Science for ME

  1. ME/CFS News and Research

    A place to discuss BioMedical ME/CFS research and news, general ME/CFS news and diagnostic guidelines

    1. ME/CFS News and Research

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      1. BioMedical ME/CFS News

      2. Recruitment into current ME/CFS research studies

      3. BioMedical ME/CFS Research

      4. General ME/CFS News

      5. Science Library (Read only)

      6. Diagnostic Guidelines

      7. Researcher Interactions

      8. Weekly ME News in Brief

      Latest: OMFCA - Open Medicine Foundation Canada website Sly Saint, Oct 24, 2020 at 3:03 PM
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  2. Other News and Research

    A place to discuss PsychoSocial ME/CFS news and Research. You can also discuss health news and research unrelated to ME/CFS here

    1. Other News and Research

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      Messages:
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      1. PsychoSocial ME/CFS News

      2. PsychoSocial ME/CFS Research

      3. Health News and Research unrelated to ME/CFS

      4. Epidemics (including Covid-19)

      Latest: Independent advisory group for the full update of the Cochrane review on exercise therapy and ME/CFS (2020), led by Hilda Bastian Trish, Oct 24, 2020 at 2:54 PM
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  3. Advocacy and Fundraising

    A place to discuss advocacy and fundraising related to the ME/CFS community

    1. Advocacy

      Discussions:
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      1. Advocacy Action Alerts

      2. General Advocacy Discussions

      3. Information for NICE guidelines

      4. General disability topics and advocacy

      5. Advocacy Projects and Campaigns

      6. Petitions

      7. Fundraising

      8. Open Letters and Replies

      9. MEpedia

      Latest: Crowdfunding: Trial By Error [David Tuller]: Reporting on ME, CFS, ME/CFS, "medically unexplained symptoms," and related stuff, Fall 2020 Andy, Oct 24, 2020 at 9:29 AM
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  4. Symptoms, Treatments, Doctors and Diagnostics

    A place to discuss symptoms and treatments related to ME/CFS. Post and discuss ME/CFS doctors and diagnostics here too

    1. Symptoms

      Discussions:
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      1. Post-Exertional Malaise, Fatigue, and Crashes

      2. Neurological/Cognitive: Brain Fog, Concentration

      3. Pain and Inflammation

      4. Immunological

      5. Sleep Disturbance

      6. Hypersensitivity and Intolerance Reactions

      7. Cardiovascular and Respiratory

      8. Gastrointestinal and Urinary

      9. Other Symptoms

      Latest: Does anyone have a list of common ME symptoms please? JemPD, Oct 19, 2020 at 5:53 PM
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    2. Treatments

      Discussions:
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      Messages:
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      1. Rituximab

      2. Antivirals, Antibiotics and Immune Modulators

      3. Addressing Chemical & Food Sensitivities

      4. Treating POTS and Orthostatic Intolerance

      5. Treating the Microbiome

      6. Other: Methylation; B12; Glutathione; GcMAF

      7. Alternative Therapies

      Latest: Aripiprazole - Abilify leokitten, Oct 24, 2020 at 3:01 PM
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    3. Doctors and Diagnostics

      Discussions:
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      1. ME/CFS Doctors

      2. Laboratory and Genetic Testing

      Latest: Continuous Education Module: Nursing Management: Chronic fatigue syndrome DigitalDrifter, Oct 2, 2020
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  5. Missed, Alternative or Co-existing Diagnoses

    Discuss missed, alternative and co-existing diagnoses here

    1. Missed, Alternative or Co-existing Diagnoses

      Discussions:
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      1. Fibromyalgia and Connective Tissue Disorders

      2. Infections: Lyme, Candida, EBV ...

      3. Endocrine: Thyroid, Adrenal, Diabetes

      4. Immune: Autoimmune and Mast Cell Disorders

      5. Neurological: Multiple Sclerosis

      6. Vitamin B12, D and other deficiencies

      Latest: Positive Tests for Lyme Disease and Emergency Department Visits for Bell's Palsy Patients, 2020, Pacheco et al. Dolphin, Oct 21, 2020 at 2:08 AM
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  6. Living with ME/CFS

    A place to share and discuss lifestyle issues related to ME/CFS

    1. Living with ME/CFS

      Discussions:
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      Messages:
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      1. Lifestyle Management

      2. Relationships

      3. Work, Finances and Disability Insurance

      4. Parents and Caregivers

      Latest: Whether to have a flu vaccination Forbin, Oct 24, 2020 at 1:59 AM
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