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Bookmark or Share- ME/CFS Basics | ME/CFS | CDC - Centers for Disease Control and PreventionMyalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) is a serious and often long-lasting illness that keeps people from doing their usual activities. It makes physical and mental exertion difficult.
- Symptoms of Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue SyndromeMyalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome symptoms are common in many other illnesses. There is no test to confirm ME/CFS. This makes it hard to diagnose. Symptoms are unpredictable and may change or come and go over time. However, a combination of core symptoms are used to diagnose ME/CFS.
- What Causes ME/CFS Causes | ME/CFS | CDC - Centers for Disease Control ...Scientists don't yet know what causes myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS). The disease may have more than one cause or environmental factor that triggers it. Many areas are being researched to understand what causes ME/CFS including infections and genetics.
- Could You Have ME/CFS? - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention(Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome) ME/CFS is a complex illness and symptoms of ME/CFS may seem similar to many other illnesses. ME/CFS requires three symptoms: 1 Not being able to participate in routine . activities that were possible before becoming ill, such as work, school, social life, and/or personal life, that: • Lasts
- IOM 2015 Diagnostic Criteria | ME/CFS | CDC - Centers for Disease ...In 2015, the Institute of Medicine (IOM), now the National Academy of Medicine (NAM), published a report on ME/CFS called "Beyond Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: Redefining an Illness." The IOM committee summarized the evidence base and proposed redefining the diagnostic criteria to facilitate timely diagnosis and to improve ...
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