I’m 49 now and have had myalgic encephalomyelitis, or ME — often inaptly called chronic fatigue syndrome — for more than half my life.

Between 1 million and 4 million Americans have chronic fatigue syndrome, also known as myalgic encephalomyelitis, according to the U.S.

Chronic fatigue syndrome, also known as myalgic encephalomyelitis or ME, is a debilitating disease which has a major impact on the lives of those affected.