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Freya Johnson
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What is Myalgic Encephalomyelitis? It is commonly known as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. The experience of #ME/CFS varies, as there is a high likelihood of other comorbidities (Denu et al., 2025). The main symptoms include severe prolonged fatigue, sleep problems, and cognitive impairment.
The cause for ME is not yet known. Research has shown correlation between viral infection and ME onset (Hwang, JH, et al. 2023), with recent studies investigating the incidence of ME after COVID-19 infection (Vernon SD, et al. 2025). But further research is needed to confirm if this is a trigger...
February 18, 2025 at 4:51 PM
What is Myalgic Encephalomyelitis? It is commonly known as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. The experience of #ME/CFS varies, as there is a high likelihood of other comorbidities (Denu et al., 2025). The main symptoms include severe prolonged fatigue, sleep problems, and cognitive impairment.
February 4, 2025 at 6:46 PM
For our report* on ME/CFS management, it was agreed to combine results for management techniques/treatments rated 'somewhat helpful' and 'very helpful' for a comprehensive overview of what patients found beneficial.
We presented this data in the following graph as what was overall found "helpful":
February 4, 2025 at 4:23 PM
In September I analysed patient-reported data from 2022, comparing the experience of Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME/CFS). My report identified a sex bias and evaluated most effective treatments/management of ME, finding diet adjustments third most helpful.
measussex.org.uk/2022-survey-...
February 1, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Made the move to BlueSky, continuing my biomedical blog
February 1, 2025 at 5:24 PM