Patrick Freyne recently interviewed three people with myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME) for his column in the Irish Times. Patrick describes the circumstances behind the first known cases of the ME…
According to a story from BBC, 28 year old Saskia James has struggled with myalgic encephalomyelitis (also called chronic fatigue syndrome) for years, which began with the onset of seizures…
The 2nd Virtual Scientific Conference for the International Association for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/ Myalgia Encephalomyelitis was recently held in August 2021. This conference was a place for researchers to present work which…
COVID-19 has brought attention to a rare condition that has been flying under the radar for years: chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). With more attention, people are more willing to share…
According to a recent article at MSN.com, chronic fatigue syndrome is finally receiving the attention it needs after long COVID sufferers experience similar symptoms. Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME) Myalgic encephalomyelitis…
According to a recent article in The Faculty Lounge, the opinion of its co-authors is that the long-held belief about myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) is seriously outdated. ME/CFS is…
The patient sitting in front of this physician was later diagnosed with severe chronic fatigue syndrome (myalgic encephalomyelitis or ME/CFS). But for now, the patient had to endure humiliation…
According to a post on WAMES (Working for ME in Wales), a recent study used a retrospective analysis to identify potential warning signs for a characteristic symptom of myalgic encephalomyelitis…
Though myalgic encephalomyelitis or chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is more widespread than many people realize, the condition has few resources and no remedy. The disabling condition is complex, with no…
COVID-19 long-haulers, now called Post-Acute Sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 Infection, or PASC, have often been compared to myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS). However, there wasn't a study directly comparing these two…
As reported in Gloucestershire Live, Chantelle Parry has a few years head-start on an experience people emerging from this pandemic with symptoms of long COVID may be about to go…
According to a story from insidesources.com, many in the chronic fatigue syndrome/myalgic encephalomyelitis community has been very grateful for the news that the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has committed…
According to a study on biorxiv.org, a method called intranasal mechanical stimulation (INMES) appeared effective in reducing symptoms associated with myalgic encephalomyelitis (also called chronic fatigue syndrome) by around 30…
According to a story from meaction.net, Dr. Anthony Fauci was recently asked a question about what was being done to address so-called COVID-19 "long haulers," and their potential risk of…
In 2003, Suzan Jackson was diagnosed with myalgic encephalitis, or chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS). Shortly after, she was faced with the complexity of having a chronic illness. Should she tell…
The ME Association has recently published its latest weekly "research roundup" for the week of April 17th. This includes the latest research related to myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME), also known as…
For a long time, Catherine Allen went without a diagnose to explain the myriad of symptoms that she experienced. Doctors dismissed her experiences as common feelings in teenagers, when in…
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is a rare disease which causes, most notably, persistent fatigue that doesn't improve with rest. It is also sometimes referred to as myalgic…
Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME) and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) are interchangeable titles used to describe the same illness. Sometimes this illness is simply referred to as ME/CFS.…
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