Fibromyalgia ME CFS Australia Bridges & Pathways

17/01/2026

Earlier this week, ME Research UK shared an article entitled "Chronic pain in ME/CFS: the immune system and lifestyle factors" by PhD student Yanthe Buntinx.

This article is the first in a series of pieces from members of the ME Research UK Researcher Circle, which aims to create an environment to encourage, support, and to facilitate the entrance and retention of early-career researchers in the field of ME/CFS research.

Very helpfully, Yanthe created an infographic to summarise the key points in her article.

Find out more about the Researcher Circle guest blog here: https://bit.ly/3LpW2S8
Read Yanthe's article here: https://bit.ly/459pUc9

10/01/2026

The Health and Social Care team have published their Annual Report for 2024 - 2025.
The report presents the findings of a 12-month pilot project evaluating current services for ME/CFS/LC, ensuring adherence to NICE guidelines and engaging with people with lived experience of the conditions.
Read more: https://meassociation.org.uk/eady

04/01/2026

17/12/2025

New from Australia:

Mapping the complexity of ME/CFS: Evidence for abnormal energy metabolism, altered immune profile, and vascular dysfunction

Free fulltext:
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666379125005877?via%3Dihub

"these findings indicate mitochondrial dysfunction and energy stress"

08/12/2025

From October 22 through October 25, I attended the 2025 IACFSME 17th Research and Clinical Conference (International Association for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/ Myalgic Encephalomyelitis)…

02/12/2025

The fatigue and joint pain you blame on getting older could signal an autoimmune disease, as rates soar after 50 and cases remain undiagnosed for years. Hidden symptoms: https://bit.ly/4ipp402

27/11/2025

Supporting the Bedbound: Practical Guidance for ME/CFS Care

Around 25% of people with ME/CFS are so severely impacted that they are housebound or bedbound, requiring complex, compassionate care. For these individuals, everyday tasks—eating, bathing, or even tolerating light and sound—can become overwhelming.

As part of our collaboration with Emerge Australia Inc, we’re highlighting their comprehensive guide on caring for people with ME/CFS who are bedbound. This evidence-based resource offers practical strategies for daily care, communication with healthcare professionals, and managing symptom sensitivity while protecting both patient and caregiver wellbeing.

Explore the full guide here: https://bit.ly/4nD2Add

26/11/2025

Last workshop for the year. Please note the change of day to WEDNESDAY 10th of December at the request of current members

Monthly Management Workshops

20/11/2025

Understanding cost differences of economic burden based on available literature. People with Fibromyalgia we need your voice on our working groups fibromyalgia.australia@gmail.com or message us

19/11/2025

Today, 19th November 2025 is .

In 2023, ME Research UK highlighted the lack of research considering ME/CFS in men, and how living with the illness may be a very different experience for men compared to that for women.

As expected, for ME/CFS, much of the research published to date focuses on women. Read more: bit.ly/imd2023c