American Myalgic Encephalomyelitis and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Society

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The American Myalgic Encephalomyelitis and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, better known as the American ME and CFS Society is a United States patient group for people with myalgic encephalomyelitis and chronic fatigue syndrome.

Notable people

• Erica Verrillo, founder

Online presence

• Website
• Twitter
• Facebook page
• YouTube channel
• Instagram
• LinkedIn

See also

• Erica Verrillo

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.