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Myalgic encephalomyelitis, also called chronic fatigue syndrome or ME/CFS, is a long-term condition that can affect different parts of the body. The most common symptom is extreme tiredness. The cause of ME/CFS is unknown. ME/CFS can affect anyone, including children.
What is ME? ME/CFS is an illness affecting many different parts of the body, and which can last for a long time in some people. The main symptoms are: Intense fatigue and a feeling of being unwell ( post-exertional malaise) that is not improved by rest, and can be worse after physical or mental effort; Pain in the muscles or joints;
Read about the symptoms of myalgic encephalomyelitis (chronic fatigue syndrome or ME/CFS). The main symptom is extreme tiredness, which can severely affect your ability to carry out everyday activities.
Treatments for myalgic encephalomyelitis or chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) aim to help relieve your symptoms. Your treatment will be tailored to your symptoms. You may find there are times when your symptoms get better, as well as times when your symptoms are more severe.
ME/CFS affects more women than men, can affect children and adults of all ages and from all social and ethnic groups. It doesn’t go away with sleep or rest and affects everyday life. It can sometimes be diagnosed as post viral fatigue syndrome (PVFS).
What is M.E.? Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (M.E.) is a long-term (chronic), fluctuating, neurological disease that causes symptoms affecting many body systems, more commonly the nervous and immune systems. M.E. affects an estimated 250,000 people in the UK, and around 17 million people worldwide.
People with very severe ME/CFS are in bed all day and dependent on care. They need help with personal hygiene and eating, and are very sensitive to sensory stimuli. Some people may not be able to swallow and may need to be tube fed. Source: The 2021 NICE Guideline on ME/CFS.
The ME Association has been providing expert help since 1980. We understand the challenges faced by people with ME/CFS and Long Covid and believe that nobody should struggle alone. We provide a safe and welcoming community for people to come together and benefit from sharing their experiences.
Oct 29, 2021 · This guideline covers diagnosing and managing myalgic encephalomyelitis (or encephalopathy)/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) in children, young people and adults. It aims to improve awareness and understanding about ME/CFS and when to suspect it, so that people are diagnosed earlier.
Myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) is a serious long-term illness. People with ME/CFS experience a profound fatigue that does not go away with rest, sleep issues and problems with memory or concentration. They are able to do much less than before they became ill.
