EUROMENE

EUROMENE is an integrated network of researchers and scientists who study the illness Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS). The term EUROMENE is the acronym for European Network on ME/CFS, a COST Action project supported by the European Union. The aims of EUROMENE are to foster strategies for collaboration and harmonization of diagnosis and research andContinue reading “EUROMENE”

What is ME/CFS?

Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) is a debilitating, chronic illness that affects many body systems. Patients can suffer from extreme exhaustion, unrefreshing sleep, problems with thinking and concentration, pain, orthostatic intolerance and many other symptoms. A hallmark feature of ME/CFS is a marked symptom exacerbation following exertion, which is referred to as post-exertional malaise (PEM). ME/CFSContinue reading “What is ME/CFS?”