ME/CFS Society of NSW

Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME)/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) is a severe, complex, acquired illness with numerous symptoms related mainly to the dysfunction of the brain, gastro-intestinal, immune, endocrine and cardiac systems. ME has been classified as a neurological disorder in the World Health Organisation's International Classification of Diseases  since 1969 (ICD 10 G93.3).

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Dear members, we would like to let you know that we have moved to new offices in Victoria Ave., Chatswood. Just opposite Chatswood Chase shopping centre.

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There was a massive increase in rent in the old office in Help St. We are going to get a big saving in rent, although the move is expensive, this hopefully will allow us to maintain/increase services to our members.

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The phones are now online, the number is the same, email is anticipated to be up next week and our SWO has taken leave so keep you informed on that. Also I had to learn how to use this software so apologise for the delay in getting details up.

CFS victim locked up after euthanasia attempt

A Perth woman battling chronic fatigue syndrome was committed to the locked ward of Fremantle Hospital after an attempt to euthanise herself in a desperate bid to address her crippling condition.

A Success Story

One sufferer tells her story of how CBT can be used in self-management. New self-management classes begin online on the 21st March.

PACE Trial on ME/CFS

Response from ME/CFS Australia to the UK Medical Research Council PACE trial findings.

Spinal Fluid Proteins

Spinal fluid proteins distinguish Lyme disease from ME/CFS.... both conditions involve the central nervous system and protein abnormalities in the CNS are causes and/or effects of both conditions.

Author Escapes From CFS

Laura Hillenbrand's newest book, “Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience and Redemption,” is a riveting tale of the life of an athlete and war hero. Ms. Hillenbrand’s ability to transport her readers to another time and place is all t...

The Pacific Fatigue Lab

Could a small lab in the Central Valley of California change how CFS is viewed? The lab focuses on a very basic and still very misunderstood aspect of CFS – why patients have so much trouble with exercise.

Acylcarnitine deficiency in CFS

Recent research from the University of South Australia: ... in light of carnitine’s critical role in mitochondrial energy production, it has been suggested that chronic fatigue syndrome may be associated with altered carnitine homeostasis. This study...

Exhausted by Illness, and Doubts

A New York Times report on the XMR virus and CFS. "XMRV was first identified in 2006.... It was linked to chronic fatigue syndrome in October 2009 in a paper in the journal Science by researchers from the Whittemore Peterson Institute....The research...

Australian CFS Symposium Overview

A summary of the presentations at the International Science Symposium on ME/CFS, 3-4 December 2010, Bond University, Queensland, Australia.

Plasma neuropeptide Y

Plasma neuropeptide Y: a biomarker for symptom severity in chronic fatigue syndrome.

Barmah Forest Virus in Swan Hill

One case of Barmah Forest Virus has been confirmed in Swan Hill, highlighting the need be aware of mosquito borne viruses this summer.

XMRV Link to CFS

For continually updated information on the XMRV virus and it's possible link with CFS visit http://www.cfids.org/xmrv/default.asp (from The CFIDS Association of America).