Hormonal Imbalances

People with ME/CFS, long covid or fibromyalgia often have some degree of hormonal dysregulation such as abnormal cortisol levels affecting the stress response, under-functioning thyroid gland leading to fatigue and weight gain, a range of menstrual or menopause problems and under-production of sex hormones leading to fertility issue. Check out our resources

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How to keep warm this Winter when you have ME/CFS, Long Covid or Fibromyalgia: tips and advice

Many people with ME/CFS, Long Covid or Fibromyalgia struggle to regulate body temperature, and this can be a particular problematic when the weather gets cold. You may notice that you feel unusually cold at this time of year, taking a long time to warm up, or fluctuating between being chilled and overheated. Feeling cold can also make other symptoms worse. Here we offer some practical ideas about how to stay warm and cosy when the temperature falls this Winter.

Practicalities

Isabel Hemmings

2 days ago8 min read

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Is Your Stress System Burned Out? The HPA Axis and Chronic Illness

Explore the role of the HPA axis in chronic illness. Discover how HPA axis dysfunction affects fatigue, stress, and recovery in ME/CFS and Long Covid.

Hormonal Imbalances