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Myalgic encephalomyelitis, also called chronic fatigue syndrome or ME/CFS, is a long-term condition with a wide range of symptoms. The most common symptom is extreme tiredness. ME/CFS can affect anyone, including children.
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- Degrees of Severity
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
- What Causes M.E.?
- Other Factors
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The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) acknowledges that the physical symptoms of M.E. can be as disabling as multiple sclerosis, systemic lupus erythematosus, rheumatoid arthritis, congestive heart failure and other chronic conditions. Other research shows that people with M.E. score lower overall on health-related quality of...
Within the NHS, a diagnosis of chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) or CFS/M.E. is often given. This can make it confusing for many. In February 2015, the Institute of Medicine in the United States recommended changing the name to systemic exertion intolerance disease, or SEID. This has not been universally adopted. Action for M.E. uses the terms M.E., C...
The causes of M.E. are still being investigated. Emerging evidence indicates that there are likely to be a number of factors involved and that there may be a number of different types or sub-groups of the illness. There is evidence that certain infections can trigger the illness. Many are viruses but M.E. may be triggered in other ways. Common vira...
There are likely to be a number of factors involved. It sometimes affects more than one family member. The reasons for this are being investigated but some studies indicate that genes can play a part, as can environmental influences. It is not clear why some people get M.E. while others recover; some fully and others to a degree. Around one in four...
There is growing evidence from experts in the field of M.E. that a number of sub-groups exist within M.E., on the basis that individuals within these sub-groups differ in terms of their illness experience and the course their illness follows over time. The likelihood of multiple sub-groups within M.E. most probably explains the huge variation obser...
Myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME) or chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is a long term (chronic) neurological condition that affects the nervous and immune systems. People with ME/CFS experience severe pain and fatigue associated with post-exertional malaise (PEM). This is when the body is not able to recover after using even small amounts of energy.
Oct 29, 2021 · Myalgic encephalomyelitis (or encephalopathy)/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) is a long-term condition that affects about 250,000 people in the UK. It can cause many different symptoms, which can be triggered or worsened by any kind of effort or activity.
Overview. Symptoms. Diagnosis. Treatments for myalgic encephalomyelitis or chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) aim to help relieve your symptoms. Your treatment will be tailored to your symptoms. Early diagnosis, taking medicine to control certain symptoms, and making lifestyle changes can all help.
