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what is me?
A complex multi-system disease
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Affects approx 400,000 in UK (more than MS or PD)
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No single cause. No cure
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Children and adults. Female > male
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Affects mobility, cognition, work and quality of life
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Varying levels of severity
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post exertional malaise
The "Hallmark characteristic"
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New symptoms, or an exacerbation of current symptoms, triggered by physical, cognitive, sensory or emotional exertion
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Response is delayed, hours or days after the exertion and can last days, weeks, or indefinitely
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Physio interventions CAN trigger PEM
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