Was once referred to as Yuppy Flu by morons who know nothing about how awful and debilitating this illness is. Thankfully it is a term not so often dragged up now.
Chronic fatigue syndrome
Charles Shepherd has written: 'Living with M.E. (Cedar Books)' 'Living with M.E' -- subject(s): Chronic fatigue syndrome, Encephalomyelitis, Fatigue Syndrome, Chronic, Myalgia, Myalgic encephalomyelitis, Popular works
Anne MacIntyre has written: 'ME' -- subject(s): Popular works, Myalgic encephalomyelitis, Chronic fatigue syndrome
It has been called chronic fatigue and immune disorder (CFIDS), myalgic encephalomyelitis, low natural killer cell disease, post-viral syndrome, Epstein-Barr disease, and Yuppie flu
There are too many things that ME could stand for so we can't answer this question.
ME is myalgic encephalomyelitis, and is sometimes known as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome; it appears to be the aftermath of a viral infection. MS is multiple sclerosis, a chronic autoimmune disorder, which causes nerve damage and can affect almost any part of the body. It can cause fatigue. See the related links section, below, for more information.
chronic fatigue syndrome
Chronic fatigue syndrome
Chronic fatigue syndrome
Florence Nightingale is believed to have suffered from what we would now call chronic fatigue syndrome or myalgic encephalomyelitis. She experienced symptoms of extreme fatigue, pain, and weakness, which affected her health for the rest of her life.
Chronic fatigue syndrome
Mostly, immunologists (physicians interested in the immune system) have studied Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.