What is ME?
 
M.E. - WHAT IS IT?
SYMPTOM PROGRESS
M.E. - WHO GETS IT?
HOW PREVALENT IS ME?
M.E.- WHAT CAUSES IT?
DIAGNOSIS
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M.E. - WHAT IS IT?

MYALGIA = Muscle pain
ENCEPHALOMYELITIS = Inflammation of the brain & spinal cord

M.E./C.F.S. is an complex and debilitating physiological illness involving neurological and endocrinal dysfunction and immune system dysregulation which is not improved by bed rest and can worsen with physical or mental exertion. Those affected also complain of many other related symptoms such as fever, sore throats, painful glands, muscle weakness, headaches, joint pains, sleep disturbance, confusion, irritability, poor concentration, and others.