Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME) or Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) is a long-term health condition that affects different body systems.
One of the main symptoms is feeling much worse after physical activity, thinking hard, or dealing with strong emotions. This is called post-exertional malaise (PEM). Symptoms may get worse straight away or a few days later and can take a long time to improve.
People with ME/CFS may also:
- Feel extreme tiredness, even after resting
- Have trouble sleeping
- Find it hard to think clearly, remember things, or concentrate (sometimes called brain fog)
- Experience pain in different parts of the body
You can learn more about ME/CFS using the trusted resources below, or the menu on the right (desktop/laptop) or bottom (mobile) of this page.
To find out more about Long Covid, please visit our Long Covid page.