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Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), also known as myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME), post-viral fatigue syndrome (PVFS), and various other names, is a syndrome (or group of syndromes) of unknown and possibly multiple etiologies, affecting the central nervous system (CNS), immune, and many other systems and organs. There is no simple diagnostic test; CFS is a diagnosis of exclusion, although recent research indicates biological hallmarks of the syndrome, and a diagnostic test is predicted soon. Most definitions (other than the 1991 UK Oxford criteria) require a number of features, the most common being severe mental and physical exhaustion or depletion which is "unrelieved by rest" (according to the 1994 Fukuda definition), and is often worsened by even trivial exertion (controversially, the Oxford and Fukuda criteria require this to be optional only). CFS occurs more often, but not exclusively, in women, possibly due to immunological factors (women are overall more susceptible to similar disorders). CFS is most easily diagnosed when formerly active adults become ill, but it has been reported in persons of all ages, including young children and particularly teenagers.
Patients with this diagnosis commonly report many other symptoms which are far more onerous than these research diagnostic criteria; including pain, muscle weakness, loss of brain function, hypersensitivity, orthostatic intolerance, digestive disturbances, depression, immune system weakness, and cardiac and respiratory problems. These symptoms, like the syndrome's hallmark 'fatigue', range from mild to life-threateningly severe. Some cases resolve or improve over time, and where available, treatments bring a degree of improvement to many others. Most diagnostic criteria insist that these symptoms must be present for at least six months, and all insist on there being no other cause for the fatigue: i.e. the fatigue must be idiopathic, not caused by conditions such as radiation treatment for cancer, or diabetes. CFS remains a controversial diagnosis, and even its terminology and classification are controversial.
History
Originally studied since the late 1930s as an immunological neurological disorder under the medical term "myalgic encephalomyelitis" (ME), CFS has been classified by the World Health Organization (WHO) as a disease of the central nervous system since 1969. In 1992 and early 1993 the terms "post-viral fatigue syndrome" (PVFS) and "chronic fatigue syndrome" (CFS) were added to ME under the exclusive ICD-10 designation of G93.3. More on [ Chronic fatigue syndrome ]
RT @TheGringoShow: This note from the Bulletin Board. Tonight's meeting of the Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Society has been cancelled. Ever ...
pescribano (Pablo Escribano) Thu, 10 Dec 2009 11:10:11 -0000
RT @TheGringoShow: This note from the Bulletin Board. Tonight's meeting of the Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Society has been cancelled. Ever ...
This note from the Bulletin Board. Tonight's meeting of the Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Society has been cancelled. Everybody's just too tired.
TheGringoShow (Dan Brewington) Thu, 10 Dec 2009 11:09:31 -0000
This note from the Bulletin Board. Tonight's meeting of the Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Society has been cancelled. Everybody's just too tired.
Post Tubal Ligation Syndrome (PTLS) can cause Chronic Fatigue, & Night Sweats- both of which I have. I'm going to talk to my Dr. about this.
beatriceboltz (Beatrice Boltz) Thu, 10 Dec 2009 09:06:56 -0000
Post Tubal Ligation Syndrome (PTLS) can cause Chronic Fatigue, & Night Sweats- both of which I have. I'm going to talk to my Dr. about this.
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Action for M.E. for Young People - Site for children from this national charity. Disease and treatment information, ask an expert section, real life stories, advice about education for sufferers.
Meta Description: [ a4M.E is Action for M.E.’s website for children and young people affected by M.E. We campaign for more research, better services and treatments. We provide information and support to people affected by M.E. ]
Action for ME - Information about myalgic encephalomyelitis from national charity campaigning to improve the lives of people with the condition. Includes an appeal for volunteers.
Meta Description: [ Action for M.E. is a UK charity working to improve the lives of people with M.E. We campaign for more research, better services and treatments. We provide information and support to people affected by M.E. ]
Association of Youth With M.E. - Support, news and information for children and young people with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis.
Meta Description: [ Association of Young People with M.E provides help, information and support to those with M.E/C.F.S. AYME (pronounced 'aim') is a UK-based independent registered charity dedicated to giving help, friendship, support and vital contact to children and young people with Myalgic Encephalopathy (M.E) ]
David Mason Brown - ME sufferer's site. Offers disease and treatment information.
Meta Description: [ Dr David Mason brown's website, Scotlands leading specialist in the treatment of CFS or ME. This site aims to provide practical support, advice and treatment to CFS ME sufferers and those who care about them. ]
Getting Well from Myalgic Encephalomyelitis - Offers treatment for Myalgic Encephalomyelitis, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia Syndrome.
Jan Brumfitt - Former ME sufferer explains how she cured herself, and offers counselling and advice.
Meta Description: [ Healing M.E. and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. Jan Brumfitt's webpage
& book ]
Living With ME - News and forums for sufferers of Myalgic Encephalomyelitis / Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.
Meta Description: [ Living With ME - Keeping you up to date with everything ME - CFS - PVFS - CFIDS ]
ME Association - Practical help is offered by this organisation, including information on benefits and other sources of assistance.
Overton Studios Trust - Information and a number of resources for sufferers from Myalgic Encephalomyelitis, Post Viral Syndrome and Fibromyalgia.
Support ME - Established by a recovered ME/CFS sufferer. Aims to provide information on the latest research, message boards and support group information.
Meta Description: [ Resource for Myalgic Encephalomyelitis, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia ]
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