Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: Symptoms & Helpful Resources for ME/CFS Sufferers by Carmen Goodwin

Millions of people worldwide suffer from ME/CFS. According to the National Institutes of Health, Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) is a "complex, multifaceted disorder characterized by extreme fatigue and a host of other symptoms that can worsen after physical or mental activity, but do not improve with rest." Here are some symptoms of ME/CFS: 

• recurring throat ache
• swollen lymph nodes
• extreme tiredness
• tinnitus
• hypersensitivity to bright lights
• hypersensitivity to loud noises
• problems with balance
• feeling feverish, night sweats, hypersensitivity to temperature extremes
• non-refreshing sleep/sleep disturbances
• post-exertional malaise, symptom exacerbation
• visual or reading fatigue, difficulty focusing on images
• short-term memory difficulties
• ongoing flu-like malaise

Here are more resources for ME/CFS:

• For more information about ME/CFS and its symptoms, visit the ME Association. 
• A dedicated team of researchers in the U.S. founded the Open Medicine Foundation, where you can learn even more.  
• Netflix has released a movie made by Jennifer Brea called "Unrest" (Shella Films). Brea, a ME/CFS sufferer, filmed her journey and struggles and has since then been an amazing advocate for the powerful movement, #MillionsMissing.

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