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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.
Apr 1, 2024 · Action for M.E. is the only charity in the UK providing support, including holistic healthcare services, to people with M.E. of all ages and our services have often been referred to as a 'lifeline' by those who have accessed them.
Support is available from ME Connect and the telephone helpline, email and social media messaging service. We offer membership, a magazine, newsletter, free information on the website including Medical Matters, and we respond effectively to the many requests for help that we receive daily.
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.
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The symptoms of the condition vary from person to person. There may be times when your symptoms improve and you’ll be able to do some normal everyday activities. At other times, symptoms may get worse, affecting your daily life. If you experience new symptoms, talk to your GP or specialist as the new symptoms may be unrelated to ME/CFS. Women often...
Further research is needed to confirm what causes ME/CFS. There might be various factors involved and there may be a number of different types of the illness. These different sub-groups still need more research to be identified, including how they lead to different experiences of the condition and how it develops. ME/CFS may appear suddenly or more...
There’s no single test to detect ME/CFS. A diagnosis is made after other possible known causes for symptoms have been excluded. The earlier the illness is recognised, the sooner you can get help to manage your symptoms. Many people with ME/CFS find it helps to keep a diary of their symptoms so that they can take this to their GP or specialist. Your...
Although there’s no cure for ME/CFS, there are ways to help manage your symptoms. Because of the complexity of the illness different things work for different people. Your GP may be able to support you through managing your individual symptoms. To decide what treatment is right for you, you should look at the evidence, including published research ...
There are some things that you can do for yourself to help you manage the condition. Small changes make a difference to your energy and mobility. This is called self-management. To help with this, you might try:
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.
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;
