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A range of publications is available from ANZMES. The principal publication is Meeting Place, the ANZMES quarterly journal to members. The current and future issues of Meeting Place and the other publications on this page are available by joining ANZMES and subscribing.

For members, the Information Packs listed below can be obtained by writing to:

ANZMES Inc., P.O. Box 36-307, Northcote, Auckland, New Zealand
ph +64 9
269 6374
or info@anzmes.org.nz.

Meeting Place - ANZMES' quarterly journal
ANZMES publishes a high quality and useful quarterly journal, posted directly to members. This is a major source of information and support for our members. Joining us will give you the same benefits.

"I just wanted to let you know how valuable your magazine was for me when I was in the thick of ME almost nine years ago. The first year nobody knew what was happening to me. Then an aquaintance put me in touch with somebody whom she thought had had symptoms like me a few years previously. This woman had mostly recovered, but had kept her old ANZMES Magazines ... and bingo, what an eye opener! I was not alone! I was not imagining it! What a relief! Over the years your publication has been a bit of a lifeline for me and I really want to thank you from the bottom of my heart."

Feel free to click on the links below to get a preview of Issue 88, June 2007.

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Meeting Place No. 88, pages 1-15

536kb

Meeting Place No. 88, pages 16-30

760kb

Meeting Place No. 88, pages 31-45

628kb

Meeting Place No. 88, pages 46-60

630kb

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Articles on M.E.
ME Wreaks Havoc for Children

When ME (Chronic Fatigue Syndrome) hits a child or adolescent, the effect on their social development, education and family life can be devastating. MEG DAVIDSON reports.
To download a PDF (12kb) of this article in a new window, click here.

ME Health Politics
This article was written by Ken Jolly for inclusion in ‘Meeting Place', the quarterly magazine put out by ANZMES. It was published in Meeting Place 74. A small update has been added at the end of this website version. To read this article click here.

Report on the 8th IACFS Conference 2007
The 8th International Association for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Conference was held in Fort Lauderdale, Florida from 10-14th January 2007. Dr ROS VALLINGS, a committee member of ANZMES, attended this conference and reports that the research presented and the quality of presentations was exciting. Her written report of this research can be read on the For Doctors page. This report was also published in Meeting Place 87.

Report on the 8th IACFS Conference 2007
This report on the same conference was written by Dr David Bell, a doctor in the UK. It is much less detailed that Dr Vallings', but may be easier to read for people without a medical background. you can read Dr David Bell's account of the conference here.

Report on the AACFS Conference 2004
The 2004 American Association for Chronic Fatigue Sydrome was held in Madison, Wisconsin from 8–10th October 2004.  A day of research presentations was followed by two clinical days with a patient conference running alongside. Dr ROS VALLINGS, a committee member of ANZMES, attended this conference and has written a summary report. To read Dr Vallings' report (75kb), click here.

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Information Packs
Information packs are available to members, but a self-addressed and stamp envelope is appreciated. Please contact the ANZMES secretary for further information. These information packs can be purchased by non-members for $5.

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Diet

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Stress

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Endometriosis

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Sleep

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Advice for dealing with WINZ

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Supplements

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Pregnancy

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Nutrition

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Allergies and Sensitivities

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Cardiovascular problems in ME/CFS

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Tricyclic Antidepressants

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Trying Out Alternative Therapies

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Weight and ME/ CFS

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Anasthesia

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Employment for people with ME/CFS

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Exercise

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Radio Programmes

Dr Ros Vallings, Auckland GP with extensive experience with ME/CFS, was interviewed by Chris Laidlaw on Radio New Zealand, 10 April 2005. Click here to read the transcript.

Dr Ros Vallings and Kathryn Harris were interviewed by Wayne Mowat on Radio New Zealand on ME Awareness Day, 12 May 2005. Click here to read the transcript.

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Other Useful Publications

ME/CFS/PVFS: An Exploration of the key clinical issues (2001) 
(download as a PDF - 806kb)
The ME Association (UK)
The Chief Medical Officer's Working Group Report on CFS/ME: A Guide (2001) 
(download as a PDF - 196kb)
Action for ME (UK)
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