The ME/CFS Society of NSW Inc.

Youth is no shield against ME/CFS, and the condition can create special problems for children and teenagers. It's rarely found in under-fives but young teenagers seem particularly vulnerable. According to American paediatrician Dr David Bell, in the 5 to 12-year age group, onset is often slow - but in adolescents, it can be acute and linked with a flu-like illness. Many of the clinical symptoms are the same as for adults, but in children and teenagers the central nervous system disturbances can result in poor school performance.

Telling other people that you have ME/CFS is not always easy. Because there are still people who do not accept that this is an organic illness, there remains considerable scepticism in some quarters and disparaging terms like "yuppie flu" are still used. With increased awareness and education, this situation is changing, but knowing who, when and what to tell other people can present a problem.

The Society has an extensive library of over 150 books, 60 video and 70 audio tapes on a range of topics relating to ME/CFS, Fibromyalgia and related illnesses. There are even a few cookbooks for people with food intolerances.

Borrowing is available to all members of the society, however if your membership is about to lapse, you will be required to renew before you are able to borrow. A maximum of three (3) items may be borrowed at any one time.