Myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) is an illness marked by extreme fatigue. People with ME/CFS may also have problems with sleep, thinking, pain and dizziness. Scientists continue to study possible causes of ME/CFS.
According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC):
- Myalgic 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 include trouble thinking, severe tiredness and other symptoms.
- There is no known cause or cure. Care usually means treating the symptoms that most affect a person's life.
There are people in Vermont who are impacted by ME/CFS. Some people affected by the disease have not yet been diagnosed. If you are concerned about ME/CFS, speak to your doctor.
Resources for Everyone
- General information on ME/CFS, from the CDC
- Information on the symptoms of ME/CFS, from the CDC
- ME/CFS Information index for everyone and for health care providers, from the CDC
Resources for Health Care Providers
- Information on ME/CFS for Healthcare Providers, from the CDC
- The diagnosis and management of ME/CFS, from the Mayo Clinic
- Beyond Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome - Report Guide for Clinicians, from the Institute of Medicine
- ME/CFS Tools for health care providers, from the CDC
- Diagnosing ME/CFS, from the CDC