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