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Diet
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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.
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Endometriosis
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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.
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Sleep
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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.
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Stress |
Stress if not brought under control can
seriously damage your health. Read about the mechanisms
involved and the coping strategies.
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Dealing with WINZ |
Finding a way through the Work and Income New
Zealand requirements can be difficult.
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Pregnancy
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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?
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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.
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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.
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Supplements
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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?
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Alternative Therapies |
Looks at the pros and cons of the most popular alternative
treatments on offer for ME/CFS.
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Weight and ME/ CFS |
Weight can always be a health risk,
there is no magic diet; read how to control your weight.
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Anaesthesia |
The majority of people with ME/CFS should not expect problems from
General Anaesthesia.
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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.
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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
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Cardiovascular Matters
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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.
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Allergies / Sensitivities |
Many people get confused over the difference
between the two, read about how to understand the difference.
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Frequent Questions
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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.
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Advice on Travelling
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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.
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Scepticism in ME/CFS
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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.
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You do not look ill!
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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.
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Guidance for Young people with ME/CFS
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Dr Vallings guide for young people with ME/CFS.
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Young people
ME/CFS Guide for
teachers
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A guide for teachers providing information on
young people and ME/CFS, exams, study and prognosis.
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Young people
ME/CFS Guide for
parents |
A guide for parents providing information on
young people and ME/CFS, friends, exercise and prognosis.
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Young people
ME/CFS Guide for
young people |
A guide for young people providing information
on school, friends, exercise and prognosis.
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