Myalgic encephalomyelitis or chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS)
Overview
Myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME/CFS) has a wide range of symptoms. The most common symptom is extreme tiredness.
Treatments for myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME/CFS) include talking therapies, managing your energy levels and medicines.
It’s not clear what causes myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME/CFS). Possible causes include an infection or problems with your immune system or hormones.
Myalgic encephalomyelitis, also called chronic fatigue syndrome or ME/CFS, is a condition that causes extreme tiredness and a range of other symptoms.
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