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Hi, my name is Claire and welcome to Surviving Severe ME. If you're here it means that you or someone you are close to is ill with ME or chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) and I'm so sorry that you're having to go through this. I know what it's like.
I became ill at the age of 10, I was bedbound for six years, in a darkenened room 24/7. That's when I collected this information, from my own experiences and from things my friends with severe ME experienced. Originally this was published as a book, back in 2002; but with the internet becoming the best place to source information I moved it all online in 2008. You can see some of my experiences in this documentary I did for BBC1 back in 2003. I'm grateful that I'm doing much better than I was - I'm no longer bed bound and my symptoms are much easier to manage. I wish there was a magic solution but the only thing that helped me was learning to listen to my body, pace myself and give it time. I'm not fully recovered yet; but I do believe it is possible to get better. It's happened for me and I hope it happens for you soon too.
Wishing you the best, Claire |
Claire Wade. Studio 17659, PO Box 6945, London, W1A 6US
This site is written by someone who is severely affect with ME and is compiled as a result of personal experience and research of other people with ME and their families. It is intended for information and guidance only. It is not intended to replace medical advice. Readers are strongly urged to consult a professional medical practitioner for a proper diagnosis or assessment before trying any of the treatments or medications outlined. As with all medications, always consult your GP, specialist or pharmacist and tell them about other medications or herbal preparations you are already taking; always read the label and patient information leaflet.
The contributors to this website are not medically trained but all live with or have significant experience of ME. The tips may not be suitable for everyone. No responsibility for loss occasioned to any person acting or refraining from action as a result of any statement in this work can be accepted by the author.
No part of this work may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means (photocopying, electronic, recording or otherwise), except for personal or non-commercial use without the permission of the author.
Claire Wade has asserted her right under the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act of 1988 to be identified as the author of this work.
The contributors to this website are not medically trained but all live with or have significant experience of ME. The tips may not be suitable for everyone. No responsibility for loss occasioned to any person acting or refraining from action as a result of any statement in this work can be accepted by the author.
No part of this work may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means (photocopying, electronic, recording or otherwise), except for personal or non-commercial use without the permission of the author.
Claire Wade has asserted her right under the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act of 1988 to be identified as the author of this work.