What is M.E.?
- Myalgic Encephalomyelitis is a multi-system neurological disease, recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO). It effects multi-systems in the body. Neurological System; Immune System; Endocrine System.
- M.E. has similarities to multiple sclerosis, Lupus and Polio (poliomyelitis)
- M.E. is the result which occurs to the CNS by way of a virus.
- Researchers around the world are working on a diagnostic test and a cure. Researchers lack funding and need more support. This is imperative since millions are effected around the world with M.E.
- Many doctors do not even know what M.E. is. And those that have some knowledge do not have accurate knowledge. They liken it to Chronic Fatigue Syndrom (CFS), but the two are not synonymous. Extreme fatigue is only one symptom of M.E.
- More than 60 symptoms have been documented for M.E.
- M.E. can also effect cognitive functions, cardiac, cardiovascular, metabolic, respiratory, hormonal, gastrointestinal and musculo-skeletal functions. The body functions cannot maintain balance.
- It can cause death
- Misdiagnosis causes more harm when brushed off as psychological. Anti-depressants do not aide in healing and is a misguided treatment. See Sophia's story in my links.
- Advice by Physicians to exercise is dangerous, as over exertion can cause heart failure to an already compromised system. Once you have a qualified doctor diagnose you check with your doctor about moderate exercise.
- M.E. patients are not lazy or depressed people. Although depression can set in, as is normal, for long term illness, added with a lack of understanding, lack of support and loss of hope for healing.
- Walking or standing triggers the system to collapse.
- Being in loud social settings, socializing by talking, laughing or listening can cause a relapse.
- food sensitivities
- cold sensitivity
- headaches
- dizziness/vertigo
- paralysis (temporary)
- neck, spine, lower back pain,
- muscle pain, muscle spasms
- temporal lobe and other types of seizures
- light, sunlight, brightness, noise sensitivity
- nausea
- shortness of breathing
- irregular blood pressure
- heart muscle strain
- respiratory difficulties
- sore joints
- extreme fatigue
- brain fog
- short term memory loss
- cognitive dysfunction
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