myalgic encephalomyelitis

chronic fatigue syndrome

A condition resembling poliomyelitis, which was first described in the mid-1980s in California, often following viral infections (e.g., herpes, hepatitis, CMV) or which may be induced by an unrecognised virus. CFS is defined by a new onset (not lifelong) of unexplained, persistent fatigue unrelated to exertion and not substantially relieved by rest, which causes a significant reduction in previous activity levels. While CFS had been associated with EBV infection, more than half of those with the CFS improve without a change in EBV titers.
Aetiology
Unknown, psychosocial dysfunction has been implicated.

Clinical findings
Unexplained persistent fatigue, inability to concentrate, weakness, lymphadenopathy and malaise, severe headache, myalgia, myasthenia, variable cranial and peripheral nerve dysfunction and depression.
Treatment
None; alleged reported cures are thought to be due to placebo response or spontaneous remission; recuperation requires up to a year.
Chronic Fatigue syndrome symptoms
Four or more of the following symptoms that last six months or longer:
• Impaired memory or concentration;
• Post-exertional malaise, where physical or mental exertion bring on extreme, prolonged exhaustion and sickness.
• Unrefreshing sleep.
• Myalgia.
• Arthalgias.
• Headaches of a new kind or greater severity.
• Sore throat, frequent or recurring.
• Tender lymph nodes (cervical or axillary).

chron·ic fa·tigue syn·drome

(kron'ik fă-tēg' sin'drōm) Clinically evaluated new onset debilitating fatigue not substantially relieved by rest and concurrent four of eight symptoms persisting or occurring during 6 or more consecutive months and not predating the fatigue: substantial short-term memory impairment or concentration; sore throat; tender lymph nodes; muscle and multijoint pain; unusual headache; unrefreshing sleep; postexertional malaise lasting more than 24 hours; of unknown etiology.
Synonym(s): chronic fatigue and immune dysfunction syndrome, myalgic encephalomyelitis.

myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME)

See CHRONIC FATIGUE SYNDROME.

Myalgic encephalomyelitis

An older name for chronic fatigue syndrome; encephalomyelitis refers to inflammation of the brain and spinal cord.Mentioned in: Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Patient discussion about myalgic encephalomyelitis

Q. I think i might have chronic fatigue syndrome or fibromyalgia. how can i tell the difference? So far, the doctors have not been able to diagnose anything and have basically been putting me on random medications just to relieve the symptoms. Symptoms I have:Fatigue (sleeping thirteen hours +) exhaustionpain in my knees, ankles, and weirdly my elbows. Headaches, congestion. I’ve been really nauseous occasionally and ended up having to go to the ER because of it.A. Here is a site that might help you. You can type in the symptoms one at a time and it’ll give you optional illnesses that correlates with the symptoms:
http://www.healthline.com/directory/symptoms

Q. What can cause chronic fatigue? For the last few weeks I’ve been having this strange fatigue, I sleep 12-14 hours at night (I used to sleep 6-7 hours), and I’m tired all day long. It really bothers me. What can is be? A. Wow, there are so many…to give you a taste- here is a list. I guess some of them you can rule out pretty easily through checking your habits and other symptoms (if you have any):
http://www.wrongdiagnosis.com/symptoms/fatigue/common.htm

Q. How do you know when your tiredness is a chronic health symptom? Sometimes I'm just overwhelmingly tired and need to lay down for awhile. Then I feel better but then I haven't accomplished a lot. At least after I rest I am able to do things again. What is Chronic Fatigue all about?A. Wow! Good question!
I tell you what- here is a very good site I use all the time. You enter a symptom and it gives you all the illnesses that have the symptom. Then you enter another symptom you have and it narrows the list.
I already entered fatigue for you:
http://www.healthline.com/symptomsearch?addterm=Fatigue
and here is a site about chronic fatigue syndrome that you can look for differences:
http://www.idph.state.il.us/about/womenshealth/factsheets/cfsyndrome.htm

More discussions about myalgic encephalomyelitis

单词	myalgic encephalomyelitis
释义	myalgic encephalomyelitis myalgic encephalomyelitis n. See chronic fatigue syndrome. myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME) A condition of fatigue, malaise, and stress. Its cause is unknown but it may be associated with recent lung or stomach infection. Translations EncyclopediaSeechronic fatigue syndrome myalgic encephalomyelitis chronic fatigue syndrome A condition resembling poliomyelitis, which was first described in the mid-1980s in California, often following viral infections (e.g., herpes, hepatitis, CMV) or which may be induced by an unrecognised virus. CFS is defined by a new onset (not lifelong) of unexplained, persistent fatigue unrelated to exertion and not substantially relieved by rest, which causes a significant reduction in previous activity levels. While CFS had been associated with EBV infection, more than half of those with the CFS improve without a change in EBV titers. Aetiology Unknown, psychosocial dysfunction has been implicated. Clinical findings Unexplained persistent fatigue, inability to concentrate, weakness, lymphadenopathy and malaise, severe headache, myalgia, myasthenia, variable cranial and peripheral nerve dysfunction and depression. Treatment None; alleged reported cures are thought to be due to placebo response or spontaneous remission; recuperation requires up to a year. Chronic Fatigue syndrome symptoms Four or more of the following symptoms that last six months or longer: • Impaired memory or concentration; • Post-exertional malaise, where physical or mental exertion bring on extreme, prolonged exhaustion and sickness. • Unrefreshing sleep. • Myalgia. • Arthalgias. • Headaches of a new kind or greater severity. • Sore throat, frequent or recurring. • Tender lymph nodes (cervical or axillary). chron·ic fa·tigue syn·drome (kron'ik fă-tēg' sin'drōm) Clinically evaluated new onset debilitating fatigue not substantially relieved by rest and concurrent four of eight symptoms persisting or occurring during 6 or more consecutive months and not predating the fatigue: substantial short-term memory impairment or concentration; sore throat; tender lymph nodes; muscle and multijoint pain; unusual headache; unrefreshing sleep; postexertional malaise lasting more than 24 hours; of unknown etiology. Synonym(s): chronic fatigue and immune dysfunction syndrome, myalgic encephalomyelitis. myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME) See CHRONIC FATIGUE SYNDROME. Myalgic encephalomyelitis An older name for chronic fatigue syndrome; encephalomyelitis refers to inflammation of the brain and spinal cord.Mentioned in: Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Patient discussion about myalgic encephalomyelitis Q. I think i might have chronic fatigue syndrome or fibromyalgia. how can i tell the difference? So far, the doctors have not been able to diagnose anything and have basically been putting me on random medications just to relieve the symptoms. Symptoms I have:Fatigue (sleeping thirteen hours +) exhaustionpain in my knees, ankles, and weirdly my elbows. Headaches, congestion. I’ve been really nauseous occasionally and ended up having to go to the ER because of it.A. Here is a site that might help you. You can type in the symptoms one at a time and it’ll give you optional illnesses that correlates with the symptoms: http://www.healthline.com/directory/symptoms Q. What can cause chronic fatigue? For the last few weeks I’ve been having this strange fatigue, I sleep 12-14 hours at night (I used to sleep 6-7 hours), and I’m tired all day long. It really bothers me. What can is be? A. Wow, there are so many…to give you a taste- here is a list. I guess some of them you can rule out pretty easily through checking your habits and other symptoms (if you have any): http://www.wrongdiagnosis.com/symptoms/fatigue/common.htm Q. How do you know when your tiredness is a chronic health symptom? Sometimes I'm just overwhelmingly tired and need to lay down for awhile. Then I feel better but then I haven't accomplished a lot. At least after I rest I am able to do things again. What is Chronic Fatigue all about?A. Wow! Good question! I tell you what- here is a very good site I use all the time. You enter a symptom and it gives you all the illnesses that have the symptom. Then you enter another symptom you have and it narrows the list. I already entered fatigue for you: http://www.healthline.com/symptomsearch?addterm=Fatigue and here is a site about chronic fatigue syndrome that you can look for differences: http://www.idph.state.il.us/about/womenshealth/factsheets/cfsyndrome.htm More discussions about myalgic encephalomyelitis MedicalSeem'ThesaurusSeeME
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