This week is ME/CFS Awareness Week (at least for some of the world), so shout out to all the folks out there living with this condition and here is a masterlist of every resource I've found so far on myalgic encephalomyelitis...
Itâs not just âchronic fatigueâ: ME/CFS is much more than being tired
What is Post-Exertional Malaise?
Diagnosis of ME/CFS; What You Need to Know
ME/CFS and Blood Tests â an in-depth look at what blood tests should be done to ensure your diagnosis of ME/CFS is correct, what the results mean, and when blood tests should be repeated
Post-Exertional Malaise (PEM) â What It Is and How To Avoid It
Ideas for Managing Fatigue (Note: This piece is sponsored by CareCo Ltd and features affiliate links)
Strategies for Brain Fog â This article is aimed at people with long-COVID but the strategies suggested may work for anyone dealing with brain fog
Sleep Tips for New Spoonies â not specifically aimed at ME/CFS but many of the tips will apply
đš How to cope with ME/CFS:
Energy Conservation â a Tumblr post by @rthritis
Energy Conservation Techniques; Home Management â a Tumblr post by @rthritis
How to Keep House While Drowning: A gentle approach to cleaning and organising by KC Davis [đ book recommendation]
11 Tips For Making Meal Prep Easier to Save Spoons
The Tray⢠â how to feed yourself without preparing food [đĽ video]
Tips to make showering easier when you are physically disabled â a Tumblr thread not specifically aimed at ME/CFS but many of the tips will apply
The 7 Types of Rest & How to Use Them to Feel Better [đĽ video]
The Bedbound Activity Masterlist
đš Treatment, diet, and lifestyle:
All Current ME/CFS Treatments
The low histamine diet â a resource from Johns Hopkins' ME/CFS clinic
Dietary Supplementation for Fatigue Symptoms in ME/CFS â a journal article looking into supplements like L-carnitine and guanidinoacetic acid, oxaloacetate, CoQ10âselenium combination, NADH and NADH-CoQ10 combination [đ research]
Fact Sheet: Food and ME/CFS â covers what foods are best to base your diet on plus some information about supplements, weight gain, weight loss, gastrointestinal symptoms, and when to see a dietitian; by The Association of UK Dietitians
Tips for Applying for Benefits with ME/CFS [đŹđ§ UK]
Please let me know what other resources you would like to see on ME/CFS; asks (including anons) are always open and you're welcome to reblog or comment to make a suggestion.