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      What is ME

      ME stands for Myalgic Encephalomyelitis.
      Benign Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME)/Post Viral Fatigue Syndrome (PVFS) is a multisystem, complex, acquired illness with symptoms related mainly to the dysfunction of the brain, gastro-intestinal, immune, endocrine and cardiac systems. ME/PVFS has been classified as a neurological disorder in the World Health Organisation's International Classification of Diseases since 1969 (ICD 10 G93.3). Since 1992, the term "Chronic Fatigue Syndrome" (CFS) has been included in the Alphabetical Index and indexed to G93.3.

      The Chief Medical Officer's Report on the subject of CFS/ME (Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/Myalgic Encephalomyelitis) issued in January 2002 recognises that "CFS/ME should be classed as a chronic condition with long term effects on health, alongside other illnesses such as multiple sclerosis and motor neurone disease

      To date there is no known specific medical diagnostic test to determine or confirm a correct diagnosis nor is there any specific treatment for this condition.

      >What is ME? What is CFS? >Guidelines for ME IiMER Leaflet

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      Our annual international Conferences and research Colloquiums are designed to bring together researchers, clinicians, patient groups and patients/carers in order to make progress in research into ME. These are CPD-Accredited events held in London. Our conference trailer is below.

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      Nov23: Submission to APPG for ME IiMER
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      Sep23: Outcome measures ME research into ME IiMER
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Past Research - VACCINES, ANTIBIOTICS and ME

This section looks at some past research.
Although these articles were published over many years ago they prove to be quite prescient in relation to the possible situation at the time of writing this article.

  • ME and vaccinations
  • ME - A Polio by Another Name
  • ME & Septrin
  • Septrin's Safe Substitute
  • After-Jab Exhaustion
  • Vaccines Ruined My Life
  • A Guide to Gut Viruses
  • Coping With ME
  • How Vaccines Can Cause ME

Last Update February 2006

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The views expressed on this web site by contributors and others do not necessarily represent those of Invest in ME Research.

No medical recommendations are given or implied.

Patients with any illness are recommended to consult their personal physician at all times.

The views expressed at the Invest in ME/Invest in ME Research International ME Conferences and at other Invest in ME/Invest in ME Research conferences and Colloquiums by the presenters and delegates to the Colloquiums/Conferences and any information material distributed are their own personal opinions that are not necessarily shared or endorsed by the Trustees of the charity.

Invest in ME/Invest in ME Research accept no responsibility for the views expressed or any subsequent action taken.

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The materials presented at the Invest in ME/Invest in ME Research International ME Conferences or by contributors to this web site do not constitute medical advice.

No medical recommendations are given or implied by Invest in ME/Invest in ME Research.

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The pages on this web site are offered as a free access information provider.
The views expressed on this web site by contributors and others do not necessarily represent those of Invest in ME Research.

No medical recommendations are given or implied.

Patients with any illness are recommended to consult their personal physician at all times.

The views expressed at the Invest in ME Research International ME Conferences and at other Invest in ME Research conferences by the presenters and delegates to the conference and any information material distributed are their own personal opinions that are not necessarily shared or endorsed by the Trustees of Invest in ME Research.

Invest in ME Research accept no responsibility for the views expressed or any subsequent action taken.

The contents of any presentation should not be deemed to be an endorsement, recommendation or approval of such content by Invest in ME Research.

The materials presented at the Invest in ME Research International ME Conferences do not constitute medical advice.

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Nov23: Submission to APPG for ME IiMER
Oct23: Proposed UK Government Statement on ME IiMER
Sep23: Observations on DHSC Interim Consultation IiMER
Sep23: Outcome measures ME research into ME IiMER
Sep23: Update on IiMER-funded research IiMER
Sep23: Update on Five-Year Research Plan IiMER
Aug23: New EMERG Members/Funding Application EMERG
Aug23: 2024 Conference Week IiMER
July23: Diabetes Mellitus prevalence in ME IiMER
July23: New Research Study IiMER
June23: Post-conference week summary IiMER

Current News About Invest in ME Research Events

13th International Biomedical Research into ME Colloquium

#BRMEC13 - our thirteenth international Biomedical Research into ME Colloquium - will take place over two days on 26 -28 June 2024. More details here.

#EMERG24 European ME Research Group in person meeting

#EMERG24 - A full in person meeting for the European ME Research Group (EMERG) will take place at Hinxton Hall on the Wellcome Genome Campus near Cambridge, UK.