what is me?

A complex multi-system disease

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Affects approx 250,000 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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symptoms & diagnosis

Systems affected include:
endocrine, muscular, immune & neurological

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Diagnosis can be problematic leading to inaccuracies in research and practice experience

post exertional malaise

The "Hallmark symptom" 

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A worsening of symptoms triggered by physical or mental 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

physiological responses

People with ME have an adverse physiological response to exertion

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Disease-specific changes to:

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Heart rate

Blood pressure

Anaerobic threshold

Intracellular acidosis

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The information provided on this website is meant to inform and signpost helpful resources. Any treatment for a person with ME should always be individualised, monitored and constantly evaluated

Contact

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We want to link with physiotherapists or people with ME.

Whether you need advice, resources or just to share your story. 

Contact us at physiotherapyforme@gmail.com 

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