Chronic Immunological and Neurological Disease

Chronic Immunological and Neurological Diseases or CIND is a term used to refer to a group of diseases affecting both the central nervous system and immune system.

Illnesses
CIND generally refers to: Myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME) and chronic fatigue syndrome
 * Fibromyalgia
 * Multiple chemical sensitivity
 * Gulf War Syndrome

CIND also includes:
 * Addison's disease
 * Alzheimer's disease
 * Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) or Motor Neuron Disease
 * Autism
 * Celiac disease
 * Chronic myofascial pain
 * Crohn's disease
 * Epilepsy
 * Irritable bowel disease (IBD)
 * Systemic lupus erythematosus (Lupus)
 * Lyme disease
 * Mold/Biotoxin Illness
 * Multiple sclerosis (MS)
 * Parkinson's disease
 * Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) and Orthostatic intolerance
 * Chronic Regional Pain Syndrome (CPRS) or Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome (RSD)
 * Ulcerative colitis

International ME Awareness Day
On May 12th every day, International ME Awareness Day is held to increase awareness for CIND.