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Whether you've just discovered you have ME/CFS or have been living with it for years, these leaflets will provide much needed information for patients, family members, carers, medical officials and others interested in ME/CFS.

1	Diet	A view on what to include and what not to include in the diet of people with ME/CFS in order to achieve balanced nutrition and not only weight loss.
2	Endometriosis	Endometriosis is a very common distressing disease affecting tens of thousands of girls and women in New Zealand. This information sheet will help you understand the condition, learn about treatment options and best practice care.
3	Sleep	How do sleep patterns change in people with ME/CFS? Guidance on what type of sleep disturbances commonly occur and how they can be treated.
4	Stress	Stress if not brought under control can seriously damage your health. Read about the mechanisms involved and the coping strategies.
5	Dealing with WINZ	Finding a way through the Work and Income New Zealand requirements can be difficult.
6	Pregnancy	What are the effects of pregnancy and childbirth on ME/CFS? Is there any specific risk to the baby? How do you manage after the baby is born?
7	Employment and ME/FS	Information and advice about leaving work or cutting back on working hours, discussing your illness with your employer, keeping in touch with people at work while off sick, and knowing when to consider a possible return to work.
8	Nutrition	There is no magic diet; the aim of everyone should be Good Nutrition. Read the good guidelines on what to include and what not to include in the diet of people with ME/CFS in order to achieve balanced nutrition.
9	Supplements	Is there evidence that people with ME/CFS suffer from vitamin deficiency? Are supplements of any value to people with ME/CFS or can taking supplements including vitamins harm your health?
10	Alternative Therapies	Looks at the pros and cons of the most popular alternative treatments on offer for ME/CFS.
11	Weight and ME/ CFS	Weight can always be a health risk, there is no magic diet; read how to control your weight.
12	Anaesthesia	The majority of people with ME/CFS should not expect problems from General Anaesthesia.
13	Exercise	One of the problems experienced by ME/CFS suffers is the difficulty in taking exercise. Understand how to pace your activities and prevent relapse.
14	Tricyclic Antidepressants	Amitriptylene can be recommended for muscle, joint or nerve pain relief when ordinary pain-killers are not effective and can sometimes help with sleep problems as well. The leaflet describes the more common side-effects, and warns when it should not be taken
15	Cardiovascular Matters	Most ME/CFS sufferers will experience circulatory effects of one sort or another, this is due to a variety of reasons and this leaflet covers explanations and hints as how to cope.
16	Allergies / Sensitivities	Many people get confused over the difference between the two, read about how to understand the difference.
17	Frequent Questions	An introduction to ME/CFS. What makes ME/CFS different from other possible causes of chronic fatigue? A look at the other main symptoms, and the prospects for recovery.
18	Advice on Travelling	The harsh reality of travelling with ME/CFS is that just getting to the destination is stressful and exhausting. Read how with a little pre-planning, you can actually enjoy travelling again. Because stress frequently triggers a flare of symptoms, planning ahead is the key to making your trip an enjoyable experience.
19	Scepticism in ME/CFS	Scepticism has been a problem for people with ME/CFS for a very long time. One of the hardest things for those with ME/CFS is the issue of “no-one seems to believe I am ill”. ME/CFS is just like any other illness it has physical and mental aspects.
20	You do not look ill!	A major difficulty for ME/CFS suffers to overcome is that from outward appearances they do not look ill. A look at some of the comments to contend with and answers.
21	Guidance for Young people with ME/CFS	Dr Vallings guide for young people with ME/CFS.
22	Young people ME/CFS Guide for teachers	A guide for teachers providing information on young people and ME/CFS, exams, study and prognosis.
23	Young people ME/CFS Guide for parents	A guide for parents providing information on young people and ME/CFS, friends, exercise and prognosis.
24	Young people ME/CFS Guide for young people	A guide for young people providing information on school, friends, exercise and prognosis.