MESH (ME Self-Help), a ME/CFS support group covering all of Cornwall, are holding a talk by Professor Pinching locally at Trethorne Leisure, Launceston.
The event follows on from a successful similar event at The Knowledge Spa, Treliske Hospital in November 2008 where they celebrated their 21st birthday of the organisation.
MESH Cornwall is extremely fortunate to have someone as dedicated and knowledgeable as Professor Pinching heading up the NHS ME/CFS Service medical team.
Professor Pinching is the National Lead Adviser on ME/CFS to the Department of Health. He has a good insight into this debilitating illness currently affecting approximately 250,000 people in the UK.
People of all ages can be affected by ME (Myalgic Encephalopathy) and CFS (Chronic Fatigue Syndrome). Symptoms include extreme exhaustion, poor temperature control, weakness, feeling very unwell, not unlike having the flu, pain in muscles and joints, sleep disorders, concentration, memory and digestive system problems to name a few.
Professor Pinching is the Associate Dean and Professor of Clinical Immunology at Peninsular Medical School in Cornwall and also the Clinical Lead for the Cornwall ME/CFS services.
MESH Cornwall is run by a committed team of volunteers who have ME/CFS and are always looking for more helpers.
All are welcome to attend at Trethorne Leisure Centre, near Launceston on Wednesday, April 1 at 6.30pm. For further details please telephone 01566 777582.
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