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@tomkindlon.bsky.socialOct 10, 2026, 2:09 AM

Abandoned, dismissed and gaslighted: there is no excuse for the way ME sufferers have been betrayed

www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

Screenshot from AMMES October 2026 newsletter

#MEcfs #PwME #CFS #MyalgicEncephalomyelitis #ChronicFatigueSyndrome

Photo of someone looking pensive with the following text Abandoned, dismissed and gaslighted: there is no excuse for the way ME sufferers have been betrayed I’ve spent my working life covering neglected issues. But few are neglected like the devastating chronic condition ME/CFS (myalgic encephalomyelitis, or chronic fatigue syndrome). In severe cases, the illness shuts down people’s lives almost entirely, causing an extreme loss of energy and a wide range of physical and cognitive symptoms that can prevent patients from working, socialising and, sometimes, even moving or eating. Yet these people have been more or less airbrushed from our minds. Read more here>>
@tomkindlon.bsky.socialOct 8, 2026, 7:05 PM

Hope to see a few of you at this. 👋

#MyalgicEncephalomyelitis #ChronicFatigueSyndrome #MEcfs #CFS #PwME #LongCovid

@irishmecfsassoc.bsky.socialOct 8, 2026, 6:36 PM

Informal ME/CFS social meet-up in Dublin hosted by Tom Kindlon @tomkindlon.bsky.social on Friday, October 23

Hopefully we’ll see some of you there
irishmecfs.org/blog/friday-...

Carers/parents/similar welcome.

#MEcfs #LongCovid #PwME #CFS #MyalgicEncephalomyelitis #ChronicFatigueSyndrome

Informal ME/CFS social meet up in Dublin 2:30 PM-4 PM, Friday, October 23 The Bell Bar & Restaurant, Dublin 15, D15 EW77 https://www.thebell.ie All welcome incl. relatives & people with long Covid Buy your own food +/or drink Register for any updates (in case cancelled - hasn't happened so far): tomkindlon@irishmecfs.org Host: Tom Kindlon Irish ME/CFS Association for Information. Support & Research logo
@tomkindlon.bsky.socialOct 8, 2026, 2:45 PM

New from the US

searchMECFS: An Online, Interactive Platform to Facilitate Secondary Use of Biospecimens and Associated Research Data From Myalgic Encephalomyelitis Studies

doi.org/10.3768/rtip...

#MEcfs #PwME #CFS #MyalgicEncephalomyelitis #ChronicFatigueSyndrome

Abstract Myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) is a complex, debilitating disease affecting multiple body systems, with no established biomarkers for diagnosis or treatment. This publication introduces searchMECFS, a free, interactive online platform developed by the Data Management and Coordinating Center of the ME/CFS Research Network, with funding from the National Institutes of Health. The platform’s purpose is to facilitate the secondary use of biospecimens and associated research data from ME/CFS clinical studies by improving accessibility, visibility, and sharing of these resources. Currently, searchMECFS facilitates access to biospecimens and associated data from two studies: The Chronic Fatigue Initiative study, funded by the Hutchins Family Foundation, and the Multi-Site Clinical Assessment of ME/ CFS study, funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Users can query participant demographics and clinical information and request available biospecimens through an application process. Eight specimen types are currently available, though availability varies by study. The results highlight a case where a researcher used the searchMECFS platform to identify 40 serum samples, which contributed to published research on circadian rhythm disruption in ME/CFS. searchMECFS aims to accelerate scientific discovery within the ME/CFS research community by improving biospecimen utilization, fostering data sharing, and supporting collaboration.
@tomkindlon.bsky.socialOct 8, 2026, 2:13 PM

From the popular Diploma Duck account on IG, FB and probably elsewhere

“ME/CFS (explained by ducks)” (58 seconds)

#MyalgicEncephalomyelitis #ChronicFatigueSyndrome #MEcfs #CFS #PwME #PEM

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@tomkindlon.bsky.socialOct 7, 2026, 10:31 PM

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Some people with ME/CFS complain they can feel groggy in the morning. But maybe rather than fight, it could be welcomed as an opportunity to get good rest?

#MyalgicEncephalomyelitis #ChronicFatigueSyndrome #MEcfs #CFS #PwME

@tomkindlon.bsky.socialOct 7, 2026, 8:10 PM

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Somebody elsewhere asked about what "feet up" means in this case:

So I am lying on a couch with my feet on top of cushions which are on top of the elevated end of a couch

#MEcfs #PwME #CFS #MyalgicEncephalomyelitis #ChronicFatigueSyndrome

@tomkindlon.bsky.socialOct 7, 2026, 7:58 PM

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This screenshot is from today. My sleep is often longer and a bit more restorative and usually my body battery is lower by the time i go to sleep but the same principle applies.

#CFS #ChronicFatigueSyndrome

@tomkindlon.bsky.socialOct 7, 2026, 7:46 PM

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I have noticed this pattern for last month.

I think of it as a continuation of my sleep even though I spend some of the time mentally active, reading and on social media, alternating with some time listening to music.

#MyalgicEncephalomyelitis #ChronicFatigueSyndrome #MEcfs #CFS #PwME

@irishmecfsassoc.bsky.socialOct 7, 2026, 4:04 PM

A list we run for members of the Irish ME/CFS Association we thought we would plug.

#MyalgicEncephalomyelitis #ChronicFatigueSyndrome #MEcfs #CFS #PwME

Contact List (*optional*): Many ME/CFS “sufferers” +/or their carers/families express a desire to have contact with others in a similar situation. If you’re an ME/CFS sufferer, a carer/parent, spouse/partner, child or other relative/friend & you +/or any members of your family would like to have your/their name, phone no. (or other contact details) & (rough) address included in the Contact List (which will be printed in the group’s newsletter as well as being given to new members), please complete the details below. Phone numbers will be given by default but people can opt out of this part. You can also give an (optional) brief description of yourself (60 words or less) - ideas for this description include: your interests, hobbies, occupation (and occupation before you got ME/CFS if different), age, marital status, children, severity, tv/radio/music like, personality type, religion, Full address (if you want people to write to you), gender (if unclear e.g. Pat, Sam, etc.), best time(s) to call, E-mail/website/Twitter/Instagram/Tumblr/blog address, pets, Gaelgóir?, preferences for the sort of people you’d particularly like to hear from (e.g. age bracket), etc. (If you do not wish to have your name on the list or feel unable to be contacted by others, the list will still be available to you should you need support or a chat with someone) Names: 1 (and optional description) ....................................................................................................... ................................................................................................................................................................... ................................................................................................................................................................... 2): ............................................................................................................................................................. 3): ........…
@tomkindlon.bsky.socialOct 7, 2026, 2:17 PM

New CDC study

Characterizing Pediatric Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: Symptom Burden, Functional Impairment, and Comparison With Adults

www.jpeds.com/article/S002...

#MEcfs #PwME #CFS #MyalgicEncephalomyelitis #ChronicFatigueSyndrome

Objectives To characterize the clinical, functional, and educational characteristics of adolescents with myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) and compare selected illness domains with adults in the Multi-Site Clinical Assessment of ME/CFS (MCAM) study. Study design Baseline cross-sectional data from adolescents aged 10–17 years enrolled in MCAM were analyzed. Standardized measures included the Short Form-36 (SF-36v2), CDC Symptom Inventory (CDC-SI), Multidimensional Fatigue Inventory (MFI-20), and selected domains of the DePaul Questionnaire. Descriptive statistics characterized the pediatric cohort and bivariate analyses compared adolescents with adults enrolled in MCAM. Results Forty adolescents (mean age 15.3 years; 52.5% female) were included. Mean illness duration was 4.0 years. Educational disruption was substantial: 64% received homebound or homeschool instruction, 89% missed school because of illness, and participants missed a mean of 10.8 school days during the preceding month. Physical health-related quality of life was substantially impaired. Persistent post-exertional malaise (PEM), unrefreshing sleep, fatigue, and neurocognitive symptoms were common. Compared with adults (n = 595), adolescents had shorter illness duration and better physical functioning, vitality, and social functioning, whereas mental health scores were similar. Adults reported greater burden across several physical symptom domains although many between-group differences were small. Conclusions Adolescents with ME/CFS experience substantial multisystem symptom burden, impaired physical functioning and educational disruption. Many core clinical features were similar to those in adults, supporting the need for early recognition and appropriate clinical and educational support.
@tomkindlon.bsky.socialOct 7, 2026, 10:59 AM

Recording of the 24 September 2026 ME Support webinar featuring Chris Ponting @cgatist.bsky.social is up:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=UJYU...

#MyalgicEncephalomyelitis #ChronicFatigueSyndrome #MEcfs #CFS #PwME

THE UNIVERSITY of EDINBURGH upport - uest Speaker nt with Chris Ponting ME: ME/CFS & biomarker udies ME Support Navigating ME/CFS and Long COV.
@tomkindlon.bsky.socialOct 6, 2026, 6:16 PM

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What fatigue in ME/CFS feels like

#MyalgicEncephalomyelitis #ChronicFatigueSyndrome #MEcfs #CFS #PwME #fatigue #chronicfatigue #chronicallyfatigued #fatigued #spoonie #spoonies #spoonielife

FATIGUE IN ME/CFS "Bone crushing. Always. I mean always present. But the intensity fluctuates. But ALWAYS present. When other symptoms of ME/CFS worsen, so does the intensity of fatigue increase...." RESEARCH i (. SCO36942 INFORM. INFLUENCE. INVEST.
@tomkindlon.bsky.socialOct 6, 2026, 4:56 PM

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Impact of fatigue in ME/CFS

#MyalgicEncephalomyelitis #ChronicFatigueSyndrome #MEcfs #CFS #PwME #fatigue #chronicfatigue #chronicallyfatigued #fatigued #spoonie #spoonies #spoonielife

FATIGUE IN ME/CFS "ME/CFS-related fatigue is very different from ordinary tiredness. It feels like my body has an extremely limited amount of energy available, and even very small amounts of physical or mental activity can use up far more energy than they should. It can feel like my whole body is heavy, weak and drained, as though I have run out of fuel. Resting or sleeping does not reliably restore that energy.... RESEARCH UK SCO,6942 INFORM. INFLUENCE. INVEST.
@tomkindlon.bsky.socialOct 6, 2026, 4:03 PM

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Impact of fatigue in ME/CFS

#MyalgicEncephalomyelitis #ChronicFatigueSyndrome #MEcfs #CFS #PwME #fatigue #chronicfatigue #chronicallyfatigued #fatigued #spoonie #spoonies #spoonielife

Impact of fatigue in ME/CFS "...My hobbies went one by one, friends disappeared. Cooking, eating, showering, cleaning the house have all been reduced over time. I can rarely cook from scratch now, it's exhausting. I rarely go out and can't go far when I do, I can't drive far any more...." Response from ME Research UK Symptom Saturday Fatigue Survey hel% RESEARCH UK SCO369.42 INFORM. INFLUENCE. INVEST.
@tomkindlon.bsky.socialOct 6, 2026, 3:10 PM

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Impact of fatigue in ME/CFS

#MyalgicEncephalomyelitis #ChronicFatigueSyndrome #MEcfs #CFS #PwME #fatigue #chronicfatigue #chronicallyfatigued #fatigued #spoonie #spoonies #spoonielife

7/ Impact of fatigue in ME/CFS #MyalgicEncephalomyelitis #ChronicFatigueSyndrome #MEcfs #CFS #PwME #fatigue #chronicfatigue #chronicallyfatigued #fatigued #spoonie #spoonies #spoonielife
@tomkindlon.bsky.socialOct 6, 2026, 3:06 PM

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What fatigue in ME/CFS feels like.

#MyalgicEncephalomyelitis #ChronicFatigueSyndrome #MEcfs #CFS #PwME #fatigue #chronicfatigue #chronicallyfatigued #fatigued #spoonie #spoonies #spoonielife

FATIGUE IN ME/CFS "Exhaustion in my bones. Like walking through treacle...." RESEARCH UK SCO36942 '\ INFORM. INFLUENCE. INVEST.
@tomkindlon.bsky.socialOct 6, 2026, 2:14 PM

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Impact of fatigue in ME/CFS

#MyalgicEncephalomyelitis #ChronicFatigueSyndrome #MEcfs #CFS #PwME #fatigue #chronicfatigue #chronicallyfatigued #fatigued #spoonie #spoonies #spoonielife

Impact of fatigue in ME/CFS "...I had to stop working, that had a huge impact on my mental health, I felt useless. My income and independence were gone and I felt like I wasn't a person who had anything to give anymore. I had to give up sports, hiking and anything that used my energy. My family life suffered, my partner became my carer. I couldn't do many things for my child and felt so guilty that she had a sick parent. Our lives changed from being very active to almost nothing...." Response from ME Research UK Symptom Saturday Fatigue Survey RESEARCH K ,CO36942 INFORM. INFLUENCE. INVEST.
@tomkindlon.bsky.socialOct 6, 2026, 2:09 PM

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What fatigue in ME/CFS feels like.

#MyalgicEncephalomyelitis #ChronicFatigueSyndrome #MEcfs #CFS #PwME #fatigue #chronicfatigue #chronicallyfatigued #fatigued #spoonie #spoonies #spoonielife

FATIGUE IN ME/CFS "Fatigue in ME/CFS is not tiredness as healthy people experience it. It is not tiredness after a busy day but more like the drained and weakened fatigue that healthy people would feel when they have a dose of flu and they are wiped out with all their strength gone...." 1414 RESEARCH UI SCC,6942 \ INFORM. INFLUENCE. INVEST.
@tomkindlon.bsky.socialOct 6, 2026, 1:35 PM

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What fatigue in ME/CFS feels like.

#MyalgicEncephalomyelitis #ChronicFatigueSyndrome #MEcfs #CFS #PwME #fatigue #chronicfatigue #chronicallyfatigued #fatigued #spoonie #spoonies #spoonielife

FATIGUE IN ME/CFS "Fatigue doesn't even begin to describe it. It feels like a whole body shut down...." MI UK SCO36942 IN FORM. INFLUENCE. INVEST.
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