What is myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome?
Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome which may also be known as Systemic exertion intolerance disease is characterized by persistent or recurrent fatigue, diffuse musculoskeletal pain, sleep disturbances, and subjective cognitive impairment of 6 months duration or longer.
How do members experience myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome*
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome*
*Data from patients with myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome, who have ever reported treatments, ordered by their reporting frequency during the last 5 years.
Compare treatments taken by people with myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome*
*Data from patients with myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome, who have ever reported treatments, ordered by their reporting frequency during the last 5 years.
Who has myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome on PatientsLikeMe?
Age
Age | Proportion | # of patients |
---|---|---|
<20 | 21 | |
20s | 280 | |
30s | 1,093 | |
40s | 2,975 | |
50s | 5,737 | |
60s | 5,930 | |
70+ | 2,905 |
Distribution of sex
Sex
Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
---|---|---|
Male | 1,648 | |
Female | 17,357 |
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