M.E. and Me: A Doctor's Struggle with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

M.E. and Me: A Doctor's Struggle with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome by Dr. K. N. Hng, who was a gastroenterology trainee in the United Kingdom at the time of the book.

Publisher's synopsis

M.E. and Me book cover. Available for purchase on Amazon.

What happens when a doctor gets Myalgic Encephalomyelitis / Chronic Fatigue Syndrome? Join this British doctor on her heart-wrenching and eye-opening journey. "One night shift, I just couldn't drag myself off the chair in the office. My whole body had turned to lead."

“HEARTBREAKING...  VIVID IMAGERY...  Your story will enlighten many who question the existence of ME.”   Dr. Suresh Chauwan, Consultant Neurologist.

"For the first time I feel like this is a serious illness." Dr. Deepak Nama, Consultant Respiratory and Acute Medicine.

With humanity, wit, and links to a variety of resources, this little book is the ideal launch pad for health care professionals learning about ME.

VALUABLE INSIGHT. MISUNDERSTOOD ILLNESS.

Translations

• MOI M'E.M.: Le combat d'un médecin contre l'encéphalomyélite myalgique / le syndrome de fatigue chronique (French)
• Já a mé ME: Zapas lekarky s chronickym unavovym syndromem (Czech)

Online presence

Amazon UK

Reviews

• Stonebird (third edition)

See also

• Dr K. N. Hng

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.

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.

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.

See myalgic encephalomyelitis.