I haven't seen a thread on this before, but Google now has a sidebar when you google a health issue. The one for "myalgic encephalomyelitis" points to "chronic fatigue syndrome" and is as follows:
They list the Mayo Clinic as their source, so maybe improving the Mayo Clinic information (http://forums.phoenixrising.me/inde...out-of-webmd-and-healthday.44109/#post-716504) would improve this. But they have a thing to click on to provide feedback! Shall we?
A disease characterized by profound fatigue, sleep abnormalities, pain, and other symptoms that are made worse by exertion.
Common
More than 200,000 US cases per year
Can't be cured, but treatment may help
Chronic: can last for years or be lifelong
Requires a medical diagnosis
Lab tests or imaging always required
Chronic fatigue syndrome occurs more commonly in women. The cause of this condition is unknown, but may include environmental or genetic factors.
The main symptom is fatigue for over six months. The fatigue often worsens with activity, but doesn't improve with rest.
Treatments include graded exercise therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy. Other medications or therapies may provide symptom relief.
They list the Mayo Clinic as their source, so maybe improving the Mayo Clinic information (http://forums.phoenixrising.me/inde...out-of-webmd-and-healthday.44109/#post-716504) would improve this. But they have a thing to click on to provide feedback! Shall we?