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- Thu Aug 15, 2013 9:04 am
- Forum: diet
- Topic: What supplements can help?
- Replies: 10
- Views: 9953
Re: What supplements can help?
I am very surprised at Dr Shepherd's statement that "there is no sound evidence that any of these products (vitamins and minerals) are effective." Not in our experience ! Briefly - for example : Magnesium is involved in over three-hundred enzymatic reactions in the body. It is essential fo...
- Thu Aug 15, 2013 8:21 am
- Forum: adult medical
- Topic: Cognition and Personality Change
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3130
Re: Cognition and Personality Change
I am surprised Dr Miller described your symptoms as "unusual"; neurocognitive problems - not just "brain fog" , made worse by physical or mental exertion , are one of the most frequent and disabling symptoms associated with ME . People with ME have been shown to have large impair...
- Wed Aug 14, 2013 4:21 pm
- Forum: adult medical
- Topic: Visual Disturbance in CFS/M.E-Treatment?
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2999
Re: Visual Disturbance in CFS/M.E-Treatment?
We are so sorry to hear of your experience. My wife has Very Severe ME and has complex eye issues, because of the muscle dysfunction in ME she was told the eye muscles do hold their focus, there can also be issues with the tear film causing dry eyes. Your GP'' s approach is very disturbing. CBT and ...
- Wed Aug 14, 2013 3:17 pm
- Forum: adult medical
- Topic: Profound Hyperacusis
- Replies: 3
- Views: 6277
Re: Profound Hyperacusis
That is interesting to ask an ENT specialist. However it is impossible to get to a clinic without endangerment to my health. I would not be able to tolerate any tests anyway, because I cannot bear to be touched, I cannot bear noise. Realistically , my local hospital has stated publically that it doe...
- Wed Aug 14, 2013 1:06 pm
- Forum: adult medical
- Topic: Profound Hyperacusis
- Replies: 3
- Views: 6277
Profound Hyperacusis
I suffer from profound noise sensitivity such that I cannot tolerate the sound of ordinary voices or ordinary everyday noises. Any repeated noise, even one that would be considered low, if it is repeated continually torments me. Any noise can cause my hands to paralyse, my body to go numb, my muscle...