The Hummingbirds' Foundation for ME
 | This article is a stub. |
The Hummingbirds' Foundation for ME (HFME) was created by the late Jodi Bassett. It focuses on the lived experience of people with myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME), particularly those with severe ME.
Contents
Aims[edit | edit source]
Funding[edit | edit source]
Notable people[edit | edit source]
Notable studies[edit | edit source]
History[edit | edit source]
Online presence[edit | edit source]
Learn more[edit | edit source]
- Comprehensive M.E. Symptoms List - The Hummingbirds Foundation
See also[edit | edit source]
- Jodi Bassett
- HFME 3 Part ME Ability and Severity Scale
- Rare and uncommon symptoms
- Severe and very severe ME
References[edit | edit source]
myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME) - 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.
The information provided at this site is not intended to diagnose or treat any illness.
From MEpedia, a crowd-sourced encyclopedia of ME and CFS science and history.
