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When considering what supplements and treatments might be beneficial, we can refer to expert ME/CFS clinicians around the world and anecdotal evidence from the ME/CFS community, along with what published research there is. But care must be taken to always consider the individual, the risk of harm, and to approach any new treatment safely. We offer some guidelines for this. Supplements and Treatments In a perfect world, it would be understood what each of our bodies need to enable improvement and recovery. In this future world, there will be duplicated, published peer-reviewed clinical trials to back up any treatment recommendations that might be made. There would also be medical professionals who are knowledgeable in assessing each person's health and who have the expertise to manage symptoms and monitor treatments. We certainly aren’t there yet. Right now, when considering what supplements and treatments might be beneficial, we can refer to expert ME/CFS clinicians around the world and anecdotal evidence from the ME/CFS community, along with what published research there is. But care must be taken to always consider the individual, the risk of harm, and to approach any new treatment safely. We offer some guidelines for this below. DISCLAIMER: MECFS Canterbury does not provide recommendations for any treatments for your particular situation on this website. Any advice, either explicit or implied, is not intended to replace the qualified medical advice that is necessary for each individual. Please discuss any lifestyle and treatment changes with your doctor first. MECFS Canterbury does not accept any responsibility for any treatment undertaken by readers of any content or for any error or omission in connection with an article or content published on this website. What Lived Experience Tells Us From decades of people with ME/CFS and their doctors sharing what may help, we can make these points: Pacing our activity and energy expenditure, and including rest periods in each day, seems to be the best treatment protocol to manage symptoms and improve quality of life. Managing stress and calming the parasympathetic system through relaxation therapies often helps. People often report a supplement may be helpful for a period of time, but then it loses its impact. That initial period of respite may still be of high value. Stopping and then starting again may restart effectiveness. Supplements and therapies can cost a lot – at a time when we are likely to have limited financial resources. Given many treatments do not have evidence to support their use, will not work for every individual, or not for long, it can be difficult justifying investing in them. Purchasing a mobility aid or hiring a cleaner to help pacing, may achieve more. It is likely that there are subtypes of ME/CFS, and these may require different treatment pathways. People are often diagnosed with ME/CFS when a differential diagnosis or comorbid condition should have been identified. e.g. EDS, MS. The Risk of Harm Some supplements, treatments and therapies can DO HARM: While “natural” medicines and conventional pharmaceuticals can be helpful, they can also be contraindicated or dangerous if you have other diagnoses or are on other medication. Examples: Did you know that anecdotally, even basic supplements like magnesium, vitamin D and C can have negative health effects? Did you know that an estimated 1 in 250 people in NZ are at risk of developing hereditary haemochromatosis (toxic iron overload) so should never take iron supplements? People with ME/CFS can be very sensitive to supplements and vitamins, so their response cannot be assumed or judged from the experience of others with ME/CFS, or the general public. Fillers in supplements (as an example, mag stearate) can affect people with ME/CFS badly. Stimulants may seem an intuitive choice, but they frequently backfire in ME/CFS, leading to a very brief boost followed by a crash. Some Neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) therapies encourage people to exceed their energy envelope and risk pushing people with ME/CFS into a more severe symptom level. Graded Exercise Therapy (GET) is contraindicated, and is harmful when exercise is increased and triggers PEM.. Guidelines for Introducing Something New We recommend that you consult with your GP before starting new treatments. Add only one supplement change at a time, so that it is easier to verify what is helping or not. Start supplements on extremely low doses, because many people with ME/CFS are hypersensitive. Stop supplements/treatment if any negative reactions/symptoms are experienced (please check with your GP if this needs to be done gradually) Monitor the use of supplements extremely carefully. Keep a journal prior to starting – it is so easy to miss or over-inflate impacts. Trial for 2 – 3 months. If unsure whether it is helping, stop for a period (in a way that is safe to do) and monitor any changes. Start Low. Go Slow. Keep a record. Potential Supplements and Medications This is a list of potential supplements that some ME/CFS patients can tolerate and have sometimes found helpful. Unfortunately, this does not mean they will be good or helpful for you. PLEASE talk to your doctor and refer to the risks and approach guidelines above before trailing. Vitamin D - for those housebound and don’t get enough sun, preferably after a vitamin D test. Magnesium malate - in evening for insomnia, but some forms can disturb sleep and bowels. Lypospheric Vitamin C or the cheaper standard Vitamin C - for immune support. Vitamin B12 and B multi - for brain fog and fatigue (supplements are considered less effective than injections). Refer to our B12 information leaflet . Electrolytes – for those with Orthostatic Intolerance symptoms. Extra salt can be a good alternative, unless you have high blood pressure. Your GP can prescribe Electral. Gut health tonic - for digestive issues. Iron - only when deficiency has been confirmed by a blood test. Co-Q10 - some people have found this effective for mitochondrial support. NAC (N-acetylecysteine) – enhances mitochondrial support. Antihistamines – particularly if signs of MCAS, Mast Cell Activation Syndrome. Melatonin slow release – for sleep support. Horopito therapeutics - for systemic Candida. Low Dose Naltrexone (LDN) – evidence for pain support, emerging evidence for fatigue support. Used 'off-label' in New Zealand. Refer to our LDN leaflet . Evening primrose oil - may be helpful in relieving joint pain. Mestinon (pyridostigmine bromide) - emerging evidence for supporting aerobic capacity, fatigue, muscle strength and mental clarity. Used 'off-label' in New Zealand. Refer to our Mestinon leaflet . Refer to our further reading list for more information about these recommendations. Potential Therapies This is a list of potential therapies that some ME/CFS patients have found helpful. Unfortunately, this does not mean they will be good or helpful for you. PLEASE talk to your health team and refer to the risks and safe approaches suggested in our guidelines above before trailing. Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS ) - calming the Sympathetic Nervous System (SNS), the fight /flight response in the Autonomic Nervous System (ANS). Breathing Techniques such as 4-7-8 breath - for calming your ANS. Also see our Mental Wellbeing section for relaxation therapies. Further Reading Clinical Care Guide from Bateman Horne Centre, USA, a 98 page document published 2025. Clinical Primer from IACFSME (International [Clinician] Association for CFS/ME), 2014. Particularly Section 5 Management and Treatment. List (crowd-sourced) of supplements & considerations for pwME including what research exists https://me-pedia.org/wiki/MEpedia:Contents#Herbs.2C_supplements_and_nutraceuticals Statement from M.E. Awareness NZ on alternative medicine and therapy programmes https://m.e.awareness.nz/position-statements Advice from ME Association UK, who are strongly evidence-based. They provide general guidance and leaflets covering various supplements, therapies and medications https://meassociation.org.uk/free-literature-downloads/ There are supplement recommendations in Dr Sarah Myhill’s book about ME, “It’s Mitochondria not hypochondria” (we have a copy in our library). Again, no researched evidence on these, just anecdotal evidence. 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Over time, you will discover ways that work for you to save your energy and help to make your everyday activities more manageable. It can be really useful to hear from others what they to do make things simpler and to reduce symptom flares. Lifehacks and Tips Over time, you will discover ways that work for you to save your energy and help to make your everyday activities more manageable. It can be really useful to hear from others what they to do make things simpler and to reduce symptom flares. Anna-Maria's Lifehacks Anna-Maria Covich has collated a range of life hacks learnt from managing (and often failing to manage) her ME/CFS over many years. We invite you to watch the recording of her presentation on her tips and tricks and why she finds them helpful. Whether you are newly diagnosed with ME/CFS or have some experience living with ME/CFS, you are likely to find some new ideas for saving energy and managing symptoms from this session. View the presentation on YouTube or review the pdf of the slide deck . We also have printed booklets of the slide deck - feel free to order a copy from our library. To discuss this topic further, come along to one of our meetings or connect with others online. Other Resources Library of articles on www.cfsselfhelp.org/library from the ME/CFS and Fibromyalgia Self-Help Program, a non-profit organisation founded by Bruce Campbell, PhD, a recovered CFS patient. The ME/CFS Crash Survival Guide from Bateman Horne Centre, USA. Advice from ME Association UK, who are strongly evidence-based. They provide general guidance and leaflets covering a wide range of topics meassociation.org.uk/free-literature-downloads/ Visit our Links page for more information.

Our Health Partners Since 2019, we have met regularly with managers at Te Whatu Ora (formerly CDHB, Canterbury District Health Board) to raise awareness of ME/CFS, discuss our services, develop educational opportunities for health professionals, and ensure that people with ME/CFS have access to standard services from the health sector when entry criteria is met. We have worked with the clinical editors of the HealthPathways, Allied Healthways and HealthInfo websites during this time to provide evidence-based information for medical professionals, allied health professionals and the public. As a result of our education programme and partnership with Te Whatu Ora - Waitaha (Health New Zealand - Canterbury), we have observed that more General Practitioners are comfortable assessing, diagnosing, and supporting people with ME/CFS. HealthPathways HealthPathways is a website that offers clinicians locally agreed information to make the right decisions together with patients, at the point of care. The guidance for ME/CFS is based on the IOM 2015 diagnostic criteria promoted by the CDC. Let your GP know that there is clinical guidance for ME/CFS on Health Pathways or give them a copy of our letter about it. HealthInfo HealthInfo is a health information website for the general public in parts of the South Island. The website has a mix of health information, including factsheets on different topics and descriptions of local health services and support organisations. It also has links to recommended websites for further reading and research. The information about ME/CFS on HealthInfo can be found here . Allied Healthways The Allied Healthways website provides guidance for allied health professionals such as physiotherapists, occupational therapists, pharmacists and psychologists. Pathways provide clear and concise guidance for assessing and managing a patient with a particular symptom or condition. Information about ME/CFS is included in the PhysioFITT programme and Chronic Fatigue topics. Our Funding Partners What we do is only made possible by the community trusts, gaming trusts, government agencies and individuals who have contributed financially over recent years to the operation of MECFS Canterbury. Please accept our gratitude for helping us to make a difference for our local ME/CFS community. Air Rescue Community Services COGS - Community Organisation Grants - Christchurch The Jansen Trust Mainland Foundation Rano Community Trust The Trust Community Foundation Aotearoa Gaming Trust COGS - Community Organisation Grants - West Coast Kiwi Gaming Foundation NZ Community Trust Rata Foundation Trillian Trust Christchurch Casino David Ellison Charitable Trust The Lion Foundation One Foundation Riccarton Rotary Trust Aoraki Christchurch City Council - Strengthening Commuunities Grant Grassroots Trust Lotteries Community Canterbury Pub Charity Roy Owen Dixey Trust West Coast Community Trust And individuals who support us with private donations Our Business Partners We are grateful to the companies who support us with discounted software or services.

Management approaches for ME/CFS include identifying the most problematic symptom first and exploring options for improvements, along with implementing pacing and activity management.​ We have collated some information for you. Managing Specific Symptoms We aim to collate information here to help you manage your ME/CFS and the specific symptoms that may be present, particularly as our team deliver presentations on these topics. DISCLAIMER: MECFS Canterbury does not provide recommendations for any treatments for your particular situation on this website. Any advice, either explicit or implied, is not intended to replace the qualified medical advice that is necessary for each individual. Please discuss any lifestyle and treatment changes with your doctor first. MECFS Canterbury does not accept any responsibility for any treatment undertaken by readers of any content or for any error or omission in connection with an article or content published on this website. Overview of ME/CFS and its Management We invite you to watch our presentation about Myalgic Encephalomyelitis / Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and its Management on our YouTube channel. This presentation covers: What we know about ME/CFS The diagnostic criteria for ME/CFS Impacts and severity spectrum Key management principles and approaches How to make a meaningful life Management approaches include identifying the most problematic symptom first and exploring options for improvements, along with implementing pacing and activity management. There is also a pdf of the slide deck available. Orthostatic Intolerance (OI) Orthostatic Inolerance (OI) is an umbrella term for several conditions in which symptoms are worsened by assuming and maintaining an upright posture. When someone with OI stands up or sits for too long, they may experience symptoms such as light-headedness, dizziness, spatial disorientation, feeling faint, sweating, headaches, nausea and palpitations. Many symptoms improve with lying down, although some take hours or days to resolve. People with ME/CFS may have low OI, or meet the criteria for the more severe Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) or Neurally Mediated Hypotension (NMH). Diagnosis involves ruling out other causes, a Tilt Table or NASA Lean test, and assessments such as Hours of Upright Activity (HUA). OI symptoms is one of the most treatable symptoms associated with ME/CFS and it is usually possible to increase functional capacity through the following management approaches: Increase blood volume by drinking water and consuming more sodium (if safe for you to do so). Provide mechanical support by using compression garments and postural counter manoeuvres (movement that moves the blood up the legs to the heart). Make lifestyle adjustments such as avoiding overheating, alcohol, large meals. Introduce movement or gentle exercise done in a lying down or recumbent position first. We invite you to watch our talk about Orthostatic Intolerance (OI) and its Management on our YouTube channel. A pdf of the slide deck is also available. Further Reading Clinical Care Guide from Bateman Horne Centre, USA, a 98 page document published 2025. This covers the basics and common co-morbidities. Clinical Primer from IACFSME (International [Clinician] Association for CFS/ME), 2014. Particularly Section 5 Management and Treatment. Advice from ME Association UK, who are strongly evidence-based. They provide general guidance and leaflets covering various supplements, therapies and medications https://meassociation.org.uk/free-literature-downloads/ Visit our Links page for more information.

We exist to improve the wellbeing of people and whānau affected by ME/CFS (Myalgic Encephalomyelitis / Chronic Fatigue Syndrome) and Long Covid in Canterbury and the West Coast. MECFS Canterbury provides free information, validation, clinical support, connection, practical support and advocacy. Welcome to ME CFS CANTERBURY Support, advocacy and education for people affected by Myalgic Encephalomyelitis / Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Long Covid in Canterbury and West Coast What's happening? Upcoming Events We host a range of different events around our region, both online and in-person. Sometimes we invite expert speakers, other times we may have a topic for discussion. Every meeting is an opportunity to share information and to connect with other people who understand life with a chronic illness. READ MORE How we help Our services are available to people living with ME/CFS and Long Covid who live in Canterbury and the West Coast, and also to their whānau. We operate a Registered Nurse Service to provide support with diagnosis and management, a Volunteer Outreach Service to provide limited practical help, plus more. READ MORE Updates We share news relevant to our ME/CFS community and the people who support them. This may include latest research and management guidance, updates about our organisation, and news about other services and aids that may help to improve quality of life. READ MORE Who are we? We are a community health and clinical service organisation for people affected by the debilitating illness ME/CFS (Myalgic Encephalomyelitis / Chronic Fatigue Syndrome) and Long Covid. We exist to improve the wellbeing of people and whānau affected by ME/CFS in Canterbury and the West Coast by providing information, validation, clinical support, connection, practical support and advocacy. We also provide education and support to health professionals and the wider community to improve the quality of care available for those affected by ME/CFS. LEARN MORE ABOUT US 1985 2791 139 ~ 0.4% Year Established People with ME in Canterbury (*estimate) People with ME in West Coast (*estimate) *Conservative estimate of 4 people in 1000 have ME/CFS pre Covid-19 A slide introduction to ME/CFS 1/11 DISCLAIMER: MECFS Canterbury does not provide recommendations for any treatments for your particular situation on this website. Any advice, either explicit or implied, is not intended to replace the qualified medical advice that is necessary for each individual. Please discuss any lifestyle and treatment changes with your doctor first. MECFS Canterbury does not accept any responsibility for any treatment undertaken by readers of any content or for any error or omission in connection with an article or content published on this website.

We are delighted to announce that physiotherapists who have access to the Allied Healthways website provided by the CDHB now have appropriate advice available in the PhysioFITT guidance for ME/CFS. < Back New guidance from CDHB for physiotherapists 25 Jun 2021 We are delighted to announce that physiotherapists who have access to the Allied Healthways website provided by the CDHB now have appropriate advice available in the PhysioFITT guidance for ME/CFS. We are grateful to the clinical editors from the Canterbury District Health Board who have worked with us recently to provide up-to-date guidance about ME/CFS for physiotherapists working with the PhysioFITT programme. This new guidance is available on the CDHB's Allied Healthways online platform, and will help health professionals to be aware of current understanding of this debilitating illness, and the need to move away from prior advice that is no longer recommended. Under the PhysioFITT program, physiotherapists assess the clinical context of the patient and deliver a tailored assessment and activity plan appropriate to their health condition(s). Key points made for ME/CFS clients: Avoid exercise tests that may trigger post-exertional malaise (PEM). Check for Orthostatic Intolerance. Graded Exercise Therapy (GET) is not recommended for ME/CFS. Exercise should be used for physical maintenance (core strength, bone density and enjoyment) and be at a level to avoid post-exertional malaise (PEM). If PEM is experienced frequently, consider reducing rather than increasing activity in order to improve overall wellbeing. It may be more helpful to focus on daily activities than formal exercise. Make #movementforlife safe for #MyalgicEncephalomyelitis #ChronicFatigueSyndrome Previous Next

The Mayo Clinic Proceedings publication has recently published a consensus recommendation article for ME/CFS written by the ME/CFS Clinician Coalition. It is exciting that another leading health care publication is sharing up-to-date evidence based information about ME/CFS. < Back Mayo Clinic releases new consensus clinical guidance for ME/CFS 4 Sept 2021 The Mayo Clinic Proceedings publication has recently published a consensus recommendation article for ME/CFS written by the ME/CFS Clinician Coalition. It is exciting that another leading health care publication is sharing up-to-date evidence based information about ME/CFS. The Mayo Clinic Proceedings publication is a premier peer-reviewed clinical journal for general and internal medicine, and is among the most widely read and highly cited scientific publications for physicians. The journal has recently published a consensus recommendation article "Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: Essentials of Diagnosis and Management" by Lucinda Bateman et al (US ME/CFS Clinician Coalition). The lengthy article (14 pages + references) discusses diagnosis and management, and highlights: key biological impairments in ME/CFS. the need to identify/treat co-morbidities. why GET (Graded Exercise Therapy) is not recommended. the link to Long COVID. It is exciting that another leading health care publication is sharing up-to-date evidence based information about ME. Of note, this article cites research from exercise physiologist, Dr Lynette Hodges, Massey University, NZ. Author Dr. Lucinda Bateman notes, “There are many steps clinicians can take now to improve the health, function, and quality of life of people with ME/CFS, including those newly ill with ME/CFS following COVID-19. This guidance may also help Long COVID patients, even if they do not fully meet criteria for ME/CFS.” Please note that the medication section is based on the US environment, which has a large range of medications available and where clinicians are able to be more experimental with off-label prescriptions than in other countries such as NZ. For local guidance for NZ medical professionals, we recommend the NZ Doctor How to Treat: ME/CFS article. (Available https://m.e.awareness.nz/how-to-treat-mecfs .) Link: https://www.mayoclinicproceedings.org/article/S0025-6196(21)00513-9/fulltext Previous Next

Radical Rest Challenge - Nominate a friend or two (or yourself) < Back Give-a-little Day 2nd December 2025 19 Nov 2025 Radical Rest Challenge - Nominate a friend or two (or yourself) This Give-a-Little day, we’re inviting our extended community to slow down... Radically! People living with ME/CFS and Long Covid don’t get to choose to rest. It’s not self care... it’s survival. For many people with ME/CFS, especially the approximately 25% living with Severe ME/CFS, even seemingly small activities cause debilitating symptoms. With a broken energy system at a cellular level, it is critical to #StopRestPace and #PlanPacePrioritise to stabilise symptoms and avoid reducing functionality further. So here’s our #RadicalRestChallenge challenge: ✦ Nominate a friend or two (or yourself) ✦ Radically Rest for 25 minutes – This means no screens, no distractions, just full rest with eyes closed. ✦ Donate $10 to support people in our community living with ME/CFS and Long Covid. If you try the #RadicalRestChallenge but can’t make it through the full 25 minutes that’s ok, It’s harder than it sounds! For every minute you can’t complete, add $1 per minute to your give-a-little donation total. It’s a lighthearted challenge with a serious message: for people with ME/CFS, rest is not optional... it’s essential! Let’s show up for those who can’t - by resting with them or donating for them. ✦ Date: Tuesday 2 nd December 2025 ✦ Where: Visit our give-a-little page https://givealittle.co.nz/org/mecfs-group-canterbury-inc ✦ Challenge: #RadicalRestChallenge #GiveALittleDay Every dollar and every moment of awareness makes a difference. Haven't heard the term before? What is Radical Rest? It means complete, uninterrupted rest. No screens, no conversations, no stimulation. People often opt for earplugs and an eye mask. It's a level of stillness that people with ME/CFS rely on to prevent worsening symptoms and to allow their bodies to try and maintain baseline. Download our Radical Rest Challenge poster to share with others. Previous Next

Share your voice < Back Associated New Zealand ME Society (ANZMES) Survey 2026 18 Jan 2026 Share your voice ANZMES Survey 2026. “ANZMES is changing. As we transition to a Charitable Trust and look toward the future, we want to ensure our goals align with the reality of what you expect. We are asking for your help to rank our priorities. We would greatly appreciate if you could please take 5–10 minutes to fill out this survey. Your input is important in shaping the future of ANZMES. Responses are due Monday 2nd February 2026 .” ___________________________ This survey includes 10 tick box questions, 2 short answer questions, and space for you to give other feedback. We encourage you to add your voice and provide descriptive feedback in Q.12 to help ANZMES reflect and formulate future planning as the national advisory for ME/CFS. e.g. ✦ What have you been grateful for? ✦ Did you know that ANZMES has developed material for GPs? ✦ How has your GP responded to any ANZMES material that you may have shared? ✦ Are there any improvements that you would like to see to their website? ✦ Have you had any interactions with ANZMES, and if so, how have these been? Find the survey online here Previous Next

Tom Harris, a member of MECFS Canterbury, writes for The Spinoff and asks ‘If you get long Covid, who’s going to help?’ < Back Article in The Spinoff discussing support needed for people with long Covid 24 Oct 2021 Tom Harris, a member of MECFS Canterbury, writes for The Spinoff and asks ‘If you get long Covid, who’s going to help?’ Tom Harris, a member of MECFS Canterbury, writes for The Spinoff and asks who will provide funding and care for people with long Covid. Tom shares his experience at being a longhauler – he has ME/CFS, a multi-system neuroimmune disease that is similar to long Covid. He notes that he recently used the MECFS Canterbury nurse service and says it was "the first time in eight years of post-viral illness that I spoke with a medical professional fluent in its [ME/CFS] management." Tom continues "While I have had several very good GPs, the quirks of these illnesses benefit immensely from familiarity and expertise." He suggests that the support he has found may well be the best model for people with long Covid. But that support needs to be funded." Read Tom's article on The Spinoff: https://thespinoff.co.nz/society/25-10-2022/if-you-get-long-covid-whos-going-to-help Previous Next

Announcing updated guidance for clinicians in Canterbury and West Coast from Health NZ. We encourage health professionals who have access to HealthPathways to become familiar with the extended guidance for diagnosis, treatment and management of this debilitating condition. < Back New clinical guidance for ME/CFS on HealthPathways 12 May 2025 Announcing updated guidance for clinicians in Canterbury and West Coast from Health NZ. We encourage health professionals who have access to HealthPathways to become familiar with the extended guidance for diagnosis, treatment and management of this debilitating condition. 'HealthPathways' is an online system from Health NZ that GPs log into to view best-practice clinical advice for assessing and managing a wide range of health conditions and concerns. There is often standardised national content for a topic, with each region then providing local information to reflect local supports and services on the regions own view of the HealthPathways. We are excited to announce that the HealthPathways team published updated guidance for #MECFS (#MyalgicEncephalomyelitis / #ChronicFatigueSyndrome ) on the Canterbury Community HealthPathways website on 12th March 2025. This information is also available to GPs on the West Coast of NZ. The pathway includes current evidence-based best-practice clinical advice for health professionals. The update includes: • More information on criteria to help with diagnosis. • More information about assessing and supporting patients with severe ME/CFS. • Extended management guidance for specific symptoms. We encourage health professionals who have access to HealthPathways to become familiar with the extended guidance for diagnosis, treatment and management of this debilitating condition. Link: https://canterbury.communityhealthpathways.org/44978.htm Please reach out to MECFS Canterbury to access the latest research summaries and other guidance, or to assist you in other ways. ____________________________ We have prepared a letter about this new information for you to take to your GP, next time you visit. We want GPs to know about the new HealthPathway so that they can support you better. Click on this link to view and download the letter in our google drive... https://drive.google.com/file/d/19hkC_DkT4-7C0y2ALhgFFauTf9LZ6DR-/view?usp=drive_link ___________________________ FURTHER READING: To find out more, we recommend: ✦ For patients: www.healthinfo.org.nz/Chronic-fatigue-syndrome-CFS.htm ✦ Guidance from us: https://www.mecfscanterbury.nz/living-with-me-cfs ✦ CDC (USA): https://www.cdc.gov/me-cfs/symptoms-diagnosis/symptoms.html ✦ NICE (UK): https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng206 ✦ Mayo Clinic (USA): https://www.mayoclinicproceedings.org/article/s0025-6196(23)00402-0/fulltext ___________________________ DISCLAIMER: Please note that MECFS Canterbury does not recommend any treatments. Any advice, either explicit or implied, is not intended to replace qualified medical advice. We do not accept any responsibility for any treatment undertaken by readers of any articles or other content, or for any error or omission in connection with any content published on our social media. MECFS Canterbury is not responsible for the accuracy of content that we link to. The inclusion of such links does not imply endorsement by MECFS Canterbury. Previous Next

Volunteer Our volunteer team makes a huge difference to the support and services that we can offer people impacted by ME/CFS. We have volunteers who visit clients to provide practical supports such as housework and gardening tasks, walking dogs, assisting with filling forms and IT issues. Other people write articles for our newsletter or assist with our events and services in other ways. To sign up as a volunteer: We often have specific vacancies listed on the Volunteer Canterbury website for you to browse through. VIEW OUR VOLUNTEER VACANCIES ON VOLCAN Alternatively, please fill out our ‘Volunteer Expression of Interest’ form. We will be able to match you with people in need based on your location and the tasks you are willing to help with. FILL OUT OUR VOLUNTEER FORM For existing volunteers: After each client visit, please use the Outreach Event Form linked to below, to let us know what support was provided and when. There is also space to indicate future plans and to provide feedback. Remember to bookmark the website address so it can be found easily after each visit. Thank you for being involved in such a practical way with our community! COMPLETE OUTREACH EVENT FORM