Recovery Plan for ME/CFS Sufferers

This website is intended to help those suffering from ME/CFS to help themselves recover from the illness, which IS POSSIBLE. Whilst the site has been split up to cover aspects indicated by the general headings on the links on the left, it is arranged in a logical order which can be followed through by using the "Next Page" links.

NOTE- The site is intended to provide practical help and guidance to ME/CFS sufferers and their carers. We are, however, acutely aware that it is not advisable for sufferers of the illness to be spending long periods in front of their computer screens reading the contents of the site, and some may find the moving graphics (although there are only a few) an unnecessary distraction. It is for this reason and that we have prepared a PDF format version of the full content of the site which can be freely downloaded by clicking below. This will mean that the contents can be read as and when you choose, or all or any part of the site can more easily be printed off. (It is suggested that you "Right Click and then "Save Target as .......".) [File size is only 424 kb]

Click here for PDF File

The Authors would not presume to claim that the programme referred to represents a universal cure, but we do know that it has worked for our son (who thankfully has made a full recovery) and for many many others. A study (by Dr David Smith and others), of treatment of children under the age of 18, based on these principles, was published in the October 2003 Edition of Archive of Diseases of Childhood - a British Medical Journal publication. < http://adc.bmjjournals.com/ > This gives evidence of an 80.6% success rate. It is acknowledged however that there are some who cannot tolerate the medication or the discipline of the regime that is required. Inevitably, there will be others for whom, for whatever reason, it does not work. We simply want to share these notes with those of you who would agree with us that it is a soundly based programme which is definitely WORTH A TRY.

This is no "quick fix" method of recovery; it involves self-discipline, patience and perseverance. Ideally it will also involve plenty of support from family, friends and other carers. Often it is this support, particularly in the form of dealing with the day to day practicalities of life, which make it possible to stick to the programme.

We do hope you will find it helpful and if you have any comments at all to make, or any experiences to share, do please use the Feedback Form on the final page.

These notes have been produced in consultation with Dr. David Smith and reflect the general principles of the programme he prescribes for recovery.

With the help and support of a sympathetic GP there is good reason to be optimistic. Your Doctor may find helpful reference to Dr. Smith's Website:- www.me-cfs-treatment.com

18-11-2005