Chronic Fatigue Syndrome / Myalgic Encephalomyelitis

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome is also called Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (CFS/ME). 

This is a long-term condition with a wide range of symptoms.

The most common symptom is extreme tiredness. Chronic fatigue can affect anyone including children. It is more common in women and tends to develop between 20 and 40 years of age.

• Feeling extremely tired all the time - you may find it very hard to do daily activities
• Still feeling tired after resting or sleeping
• Taking a long time to recover after physical activity 
• Problems sleeping, such as waking up often during the night
• Problems with thinking, memory, and concentration
• Additional signs and symptoms include:
• Muscle or joint pain
• Headaches
• A sore throat
• Flu like symptoms
• Feeling dizzy or sick
• Fast or irregular heartbeats (heart palpitations)
• The severity of signs and symptoms can vary from day to day or even within a day