When I read Arnie's story that you can read in full at the link I've provided below on ProHealth.com, I was astonished once again at how the medical community has turned its back on CFS patients and this story is particularly … [Read more...] about A Child’s CFS Misdiagnosed as Munchausen’s by Proxy
Pediatric CFS
The Paranoia of Motherhood with ME/CFS – Will My Child Develop ME/CFS?
I feel blessed to be a mother and it is a privilege that I never thought I would get to experience. I was resigned to the fact that I was never going to have any children, as my doctor told me at the young age of 21 that my … [Read more...] about The Paranoia of Motherhood with ME/CFS – Will My Child Develop ME/CFS?
Three ME/CFS Severities and Types Found in Children & Teens
I am always looking for information on ME/CFS in children and teenagers and there isn't much out there so when I saw this study from ProHealth, I wanted to include it.  Since I am not a doctor or a medical professional of … [Read more...] about Three ME/CFS Severities and Types Found in Children & Teens
Phenotypes of ME/CFS In Children and Younger People
I found some information recently regarding phenotypes of ME/CFS in children and young people. Phenotypes are differentiating sets of traits or characteristics. Thanks to ProHealth for the following … [Read more...] about Phenotypes of ME/CFS In Children and Younger People
Mono Linked to ME/CFS In Teenagers
A recent study by Dr. Ben Z. Katz of Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in Chicago has discovered that teenagers who develop infectious mononucleosis may be at risk for ME/CFS. According to Dr. Katz, previous … [Read more...] about Mono Linked to ME/CFS In Teenagers
How Adolescents With ME/CFS Perceive Their Social Environment
For years there was concern overthe CDC having the same ME/CFS diagnostic criteria for both children and adults. In 2006, a pediatric case definition was created. To read the pediatric case definition/criteria for ME/CFS, … [Read more...] about How Adolescents With ME/CFS Perceive Their Social Environment
England Receives Funding To Study ME/CFS In Children
The Clinician Scientist Fellowship & Dr Esther Crawley, Senior Clinical Lecturer at the Centre for Child and Adolescent Health at the University of Bristol has received 730,000 in research funding from the National … [Read more...] about England Receives Funding To Study ME/CFS In Children
Pediatric CFS Article by the New Jersey Education Association
Pediatric CFS is a subject that needs more attention and awareness in America. I was thrilled when I saw the article, Recognizing and Assisting Students with CFS. I volunteer at my son's elementary school and I am goi … [Read more...] about Pediatric CFS Article by the New Jersey Education Association
Pediatric Case Definition for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
The researchers at DePaul University have developed a pediatric case definition for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome for children and adolescents. Because the criteria put in place by the CDC is for adults with CFS, researchers were … [Read more...] about Pediatric Case Definition for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Children Who Suffer From CFIDS
King 5 News wrote an article on a 15-year-old girl who suffers from CFIDS. Â I know it is hard for all of us who have CFIDS, but it has to be especially difficult on teenagers. Â Your teen years are supposed to be full of fun, … [Read more...] about Children Who Suffer From CFIDS