| Name | Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME) |
| Related to/Also known as | Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS)
Post-Viral Fatigue Syndrome (PVFS) |
| Symptoms of M.E. |
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. |
| Types | |
| Useful national contacts | ACTION for M.E. Telephone support: 0845 123 2314 Membership/general 0845 123 2380, 9am-5pm  www.actionforme.org.uk Find your local support group: www.actionforme.org.uk/find-local-services/M.E. Association |
| Children and young people |
Association of Young People with ME Children and Adolescents, The NICE Guideline on ME/CFS (M.E. Association) |
| Online resources |
Chronic fatigue syndrome (NHS Choices) |
| News and events |
'Landmark chronic fatigue trial could treat two-thirds' (BBC website, November 2016) http://tinyurl.com/jddsypo |
| Our resources |
Visit our library to read Living with M.E: The chronic/post-viral fatigue syndrome by Dr Charles Shepherd. Or have a |
