Hi, I have been made aware today that some people believe the cause of M.E is known and that sufferers know what their prognosis is. I disagree. This blog will explain and clarify my standpoint. I believe that a bout of Labyrinthitis (ear infection) was the trigger for my latest bout of M.E. However, it …
Hi, This post is considering whether M.E can run in families. I was unable to find anything on the M.E Association website but found this link from meresearch.org Does M.E/CFS run in families? Anyone who has watched Unrest has seen that different generations of the same family can be struck down with M.E. Personally, I know …
Hello, Let’s talk about money. Yes, the one thing most people avoid talking about. I talk openly and honestly about all aspects of M.E and it’s knock on repercussions but have never fully addressed this aspect of having a chronic illness. So, here goes. This blog is inspired by THIS YouTube video by Sophie Eggleton. It …
Hi, I commented on this article earlier on Twitter. It’s Cervical Cancer Awareness Week (in the UK) this week and there are many posts and articles online talking about cervical smears. Unfortunately, my tweet caused a few people to use it as an excuse to throw negativity at me so I have deleted the tweet. I don’t …
Hello, I wrote this blog in 2016 (was it really that long ago?!) and I seem to be in exactly the same situation. I am recovering from another broken foot/toe and my eyes are playing up AGAIN. My double vision started again 3 months ago, it’s sporadic and so I haven’t really thought much about it but …
Hi, I am attempting to come off anti-depressants! This will be my fourth attempt in 5 years but I am hoping I will be successful this time. Every time I try, something traumatic or very stressful happens and my mood dips/depression flares significantly. I have written before about a conversation I had with my GP …
Hi, My British Columbian Foggy friend sent me the following info in response to my request for details of how dental work impacts M.E symptoms. Thanks Kristina. ‘My experience at the dentist prior to understanding about light and sound sensitivity… First of all I was exhausted and frazzled when I showed up. I had forgotten my …
Hi! So, I asked for help last week and many of you responded with your usual enthusiasm. Thank you. I received the message below from my M.E friend Ryn (I can’t believe that we met through Foggy and have only met in person once….she is a true friend now though xx) . It was much …
Hi! Foggy is on his way back to the UK after having great adventures in Thailand over the Christmas period. Thank you Kat and co for Foggy-sitting. He is off to Cape Town next…squeeeee. I have news. I withdrew from the School of Social Entrepreneurs (SSE) Programme just before Christmas. It was a very hard …
Hi, It’s nearly Christmas! Foggy is so excited in Thailand, I think he is driving Kat slightly crackers! In a recent blog, I said that for the first 8 or so years of my illness, I played down the severity of my symptoms and many of my friends didn’t realise M.E was a big deal. …
