YORK & District ME Support Group echo the positive views expressed about the new research into the causes and distribution of ME and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) featured in the Evening Press (March 31).
There is still much to learn in order to promote more effective treatments and care for people with this condition, which is thought to affect more than 20,000 people in the Yorkshire and Humber region.
ME/CFS causes severe disabling fatigue, and a wide range of other debilitating symptoms, from cognitive dysfunction to chronic pain.
Up to 25 per cent are so severely affected they are virtually confined to the house or bed-bound, and unable to look after themselves.
For further information about ME and the local group contact Jenny Gilmore on the York & District ME line (01904) 655911 Monday to Thursday 1pm-2.30pm, or check out the group's website on www.yorkmesupport.org.uk
Jenny Gilmore,
Chairperson,
York & District ME Support Group,
Glen Close,
York.
Updated: 09:19 Wednesday, April 05, 2006
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