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 | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 23 | |
| 20s | 280 | |
| 30s | 1,057 | |
| 40s | 2,928 | |
| 50s | 5,705 | |
| 60s | 5,956 | |
| 70+ | 3,031 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 1,662 | |
| Female | 17,378 |