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The term ME, or myalgic encephalomyelitis, is now widely used in the UK and other countries instead of CFS (chronic fatigue syndrome). Some people with ME prefer that ‘CFS’ be left off the name of the disease.
ME can cause severe symptoms that interfere with everyday activities and affect sleep, mood and concentration. The most common symptoms include unrefreshing sleep, a worsening of symptoms after physical or mental activity and the need for rest following exertion. There is no single test for ME/CFS and diagnosis is made by excluding other conditions that may be causing the symptoms.
Many people with ME have found that keeping a symptom diary has helped them to get a diagnosis and get help and treatment. Although there is no cure for ME/CFS, many people improve over time and some recover completely. However, some people remain severely ill for many years.
It is not known what causes ME/CFS but it often starts after an infection, usually viral but in a small number of cases it has no identifiable trigger. Some people have found that certain lifestyle factors such as being under pressure at work or having children can make their symptoms worse.
Some people have found that cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and graded exercise therapy (GET) have helped them to manage their ME/CFS. However, the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has ruled that these treatments should no longer be recommended for ME/CFS because they are unlikely to improve the illness.
If you have been diagnosed with ME/CFS, our booklet Newly Diagnosed with ME has advice and facts for you to take to your GP. This includes advice about how to be an active partner in your own care and suggestions for questions you can ask your GP.
We are a 501(c)3 non-profit organization founded in 1985 to meet the needs of patients with CFIDS (Chronic Fatigue and Immune Dysfunction Syndrome), ME/CFS or FM (Fibromyalgia). Our goal is to raise funds for research into ME/CFS and to educate the public about this disorder. In addition, we provide education, advocacy and support services for people with ME/CFS, FM or other chronic illnesses that cause fatigue. Currently, there is no known cure for these diseases, but research into ME/CFS and FM is progressing. We have an international membership base and an online community of over 70,000 people. Our members range in age from adolescents to adults.