M.E. – myalgic encephalomyelitis – has been recognised by the World Health Organisation since 1969 as an organic neurological disorder. (Code WHO-ICD-10-G93.3)
Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (abbreviated ME) is a chronic, inflammatory, primarily neurological disease that is multisystemic, affecting the central nervous system (CNS), immune system and cardiovascular system, the endocrinological system and muscoskeletal system. ME can cause a wide variety of symptoms, including changes in sensory tolerance, visual problems, exertional muscle weakness, difficulties with coordination and speech, severe fatigability, cognitive impairment, problems with balance, subnormal or poor body temperature control and pain. ME will cause a degree of impaired mobility and disability in all cases. The degree of impairment and complexity depends on the degree of diffuse brain injury and end organ involvement. – Disapedia.com
For more information about M.E.:
Disapedia on M.E.
A Hummingbird’s Guide to M.E.
Medical Research on M.E.
CFS Resource Directory
What is ME? What is CFS? Information for Clinicians and Lawyers
Open Letter to Those Without CFS/Fibro
Life on Seven Brain Cells a Day – the neurological effects of M.E.
