Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (M.E.)

Post-Viral Fatigue Syndrome (PVFS)

M.E. is a potentially chronic and disabling neurological disorder, which is characterised by persistent fatigue and muscle pain. Symptoms can include cognitive problems such as loss of memory and concentration, recurrent sore throat and enlarged neck glands, disturbed sleep patterns and persistent headaches.

• The British Deaf Association has information in BSL about M.E.

M.E. Association
Helpline: 0844 576 5326 (open every day 10am-12noon, 2-4pm, 7-9pm)
www.meassociation.org.uk

Children and young people with M.E./CFS (Action for ME)
www.actionforme.org.uk/children-and-young-people/introduction

'Landmark chronic fatigue trial could treat two-thirds of children with chronic fatigue syndrome' (BBC website, November 2016)
www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-3782206

Coronavirus warning as victims staying sick for MONTHS with ‘post-Covid syndrome’ (ME Association, July 2020)
https://meassociation.org.uk/2020/07/coronavirus-warning-as-victims-staying-sick-for-months-with-post-covid-syndrome

Your benefits during the coronavirus crisis (ME Association)
www.meassociation.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/MEA-Coronavirus-MECFS-and-Benefits-24.04.20.pdf

Chronic fatigue syndrome (NHS Choices)
https://tinyurl.com/yblzrncb

Living with a condition

The library at The Brain Charity has a range of resources on M.E. and on a wide range of disability-related issues.

Visit our library to read Living with M.E: The chronic/post-viral fatigue syndrome by Dr Charles Shepherd. Or have a look in your local library for this book.