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Chronic Fatigue Syndrome / M.E. synonyms
What other names are the Chronic Fatigue Syndrome / M.E. known by? Synonyms and other terms with which Chronic Fatigue Syndrome / M.E. is known.
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), also known as Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (M.E.), is a complex and debilitating condition characterized by extreme fatigue that cannot be explained by any underlying medical condition. It is a long-term illness that affects multiple body systems, including the immune, neurological, and endocrine systems.
Synonyms for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome / M.E. include:
- Myalgic Encephalomyelitis
- Systemic Exertion Intolerance Disease (SEID)
- Post-Viral Fatigue Syndrome (PVFS)
- Chronic Fatigue Immune Dysfunction Syndrome (CFIDS)
- Low Natural Killer Cell Disease (LNKD)
- Yuppie Flu
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome / M.E. affects individuals differently, but common symptoms include:
- Severe fatigue that is not relieved by rest
- Post-exertional malaise (worsening of symptoms after physical or mental exertion)
- Unrefreshing sleep
- Cognitive difficulties (brain fog, memory problems)
- Muscle and joint pain
- Headaches
- Sore throat
- Tender lymph nodes
Diagnosing Chronic Fatigue Syndrome / M.E. can be challenging as there are no specific tests available. Diagnosis is typically based on:
- Medical history and symptom evaluation
- Exclusion of other possible causes of fatigue
- Meeting specific diagnostic criteria, such as the International Consensus Criteria or the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) criteria
Management of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome / M.E. focuses on:
- Rest and pacing activities to avoid overexertion
- Medications to alleviate specific symptoms (e.g., pain, sleep disturbances)
- Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and graded exercise therapy (GET) to manage symptoms and improve function
- Supportive care, including counseling and support groups
It is important for individuals with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome / M.E. to work closely with healthcare professionals to develop an individualized treatment plan that addresses their specific needs and symptoms.
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Im.unsure what this question is ? Do u mean other names or abbreviations of the illness ???
Posted Jan 17, 2018 by Annette 2500
ME - Myalgic Encephalomyelitis is the best, most descriptive term including muscular and brain symptoms.
CFS - Chronic Fatigue Syndrome is the most complained about term as it misleads and is most made light of
CFIDS - Chronic Fatigue Immune Dysfunction Syndrome is no longer widely used
It was once called Yuppie Flu which has been said to have caused the disease to be made light of at the beginning and not taken seriously from then on, as horribly life-altering and destroying as the disease is,
CFS - Chronic Fatigue Syndrome is the most complained about term as it misleads and is most made light of
CFIDS - Chronic Fatigue Immune Dysfunction Syndrome is no longer widely used
It was once called Yuppie Flu which has been said to have caused the disease to be made light of at the beginning and not taken seriously from then on, as horribly life-altering and destroying as the disease is,
Posted Mar 2, 2018 by Beti 2700
· This condition is also known as systemic exertion intolerance disease (SEID) or myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME). Sometimes it's abbreviated as ME/CFS.
Posted Aug 9, 2018 by cathy 2500
CFIDS, non-HIV AIDS, SEID [oof], MUPS [double OOF]
post viral fever
post sepsis immune suppression
caEBV [back in the 80s]
yuppy flu [gees lol]
what should it be called?
Infectious catastrophically impaired systemic cellular respiration [pathogen yet to be named]
post viral fever
post sepsis immune suppression
caEBV [back in the 80s]
yuppy flu [gees lol]
what should it be called?
Infectious catastrophically impaired systemic cellular respiration [pathogen yet to be named]
Posted Apr 6, 2019 by Fadra 2550
CFS
Chemical AIDS
MCS
Multiple Chemical Sensitivity
EMF Sensitivity
Fibromyalgia
Lupus
Gulf War Syndrome
Sick Building Syndrome
Chemical AIDS
MCS
Multiple Chemical Sensitivity
EMF Sensitivity
Fibromyalgia
Lupus
Gulf War Syndrome
Sick Building Syndrome
Posted Dec 12, 2019 by Joanna 6200
Just check out this information and this website to find out tons of information about ME. It is a great organization to join...united we stand...divided we fall.https://www.me-international.org/understanding-criteria.html
Posted Dec 21, 2019 by Pam 3550
ME/cfs, CFS, SEID are the most known names for ME.
Posted Nov 18, 2022 by Arlette 1300
