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Chronic Fatigue Syndrome is a different illness to chronic fatigue.

Graph showing the impact of Myalgic Encephalomyelitis compared to other chronic illnesses.

Whitney Dafoe, before and after becoming ill with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis.

Pain relief medications used for ME/CFS, by category.

Myalgic Encephalomyelitis is a complex multi-systemic illness. Common symptoms include neurological symptoms, immune and gastrointestinal symptoms, cardiovascular and endocrine symptoms.

myalgic encephalomyelitis (M.E.) - A disease often marked by neurological symptoms, but fatigue is sometimes a symptom as well. Some diagnostic criteria distinguish it from chronic fatigue syndrome, while other diagnostic criteria consider it to be a synonym for chronic fatigue syndrome. A defining characteristic of ME is post-exertional malaise (PEM), or post-exertional neuroimmune exhaustion (PENE), which is a notable exacerbation of symptoms brought on by small exertions. PEM can last for days or weeks. Symptoms can include cognitive impairments, muscle pain (myalgia), trouble remaining upright (orthostatic intolerance), sleep abnormalities, and gastro-intestinal impairments, among others. An estimated 25% of those suffering from ME are housebound or bedbound. The World Health Organization (WHO) classifies ME as a neurological disease.

chronic illness any long-term illness, regardless of the severity. Chronic illnesses are typically incurable, requiring long-term management.