the bbme logo, this consists of a circle from which three hands reach into the cntre towards one another, each hand is a colour that represents the support ribbon colour for their respective condition, one is dark blue for MECFS, another is purple for Fibromialgia, and the other is teal for Long-COVID, overlaying the circle the text reads "BBME Support Group", as well as the groups moto "Breaking the Isolation"

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Fibromyalgia

"Fibromyalgia is a disorder characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain accompanied by fatigue, sleep, memory and mood issues.

 

"Researchers believe that fibromyalgia amplifies painful sensations by affecting the way your brain and spinal cord process painful and nonpainful signals."

 

~ The Mayo Clinic

ME/CFS

ME/CFS (Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome) is a complex and debilitating neurological condition that affects the CNS (Central Nervous System - comprising the brain and spinal cord) which serves as the body's central control system.

 

“In ICD-11, it is classified under Chapter 8: Diseases of the Nervous System”

 

~ World Health Organisation

Long-COVID

"It is defined as the continuation or development of new symptoms 3 months after the initial SARS-COV-2 infection, with these symptoms lasting for at least 2 months with no other explanation." 

 

~ World Health Organisation

While the mechanisms underlying these three complex, life-changing conditions may be different, they have core group of key symptoms.

Treatments, Adjustments and Adaptations

Our general Treatments, Adjustments and Adaptations page contains information relevant to all 3 conditions, including:

  • Lifestyle Management
  • Pacing
  • Massage therapy
  • Hydro, physio, and Occupational Therapy
  • As well as looking after your mental health & wellbeing

plus much more 

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