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ME/CFS Information

ME/CFS is a complex and disabling disease that affects many systems of the body. These include, but are not limited to, the brain, muscles, digestive, immune and cardiac systems.

A diagnosis of ME/CFS can raise many different questions. There is often a lot of information to absorb, and advice from many different sources.

This page will provide you with information to help you understand the symptoms people living with ME/CFS experience and how they might affect their ability to participate in everyday life. 

Emerge Australia Patient Support and Information Services Team

If you have questions about ME/CFS that haven't been answered through these information pages, please contact our us on 1800 865 321 or you can contact us here.

How to support your friend who lives with ME/CFS or Long COVID

How to support your friend who lives with ME/CFS or Long COVID

Emerge Australia has put together this guide to help you understand what someone with ME/CFS may be experiencing, and to provide some tips to help support them to stay connected. Read more

Published: 8th February, 2023

Updated: 14th February, 2023

Author: Laura Kool

Basics of ME/CFS

Basics of ME/CFS

Join Emerge Australia's Nurse Educator Kate Herbert as we dive into the basics of ME/CFS, including outdated and current understanding of ME/CFS, the importance of post-exertional malaise (PEM) in diagnosis, and management techniques such as pacing that you can use to manage life with ME/CFS. Read more

Published: 12th October, 2022

Author: Laura Kool

What is ME/CFS?

What is ME/CFS?

Myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) is a complex and disabling disease that affects many parts of the body, including the brain and muscles, digestive, immune and cardiac systems. ME is classified as a neurological disorder by the World Health Organization. Read more

Published: 9th November, 2021

Updated: 16th June, 2022

Author: Laura Kool

Diagnosis

Diagnosis

Myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) can affect anyone of any age and background.  While there is currently no diagnostic test for ME/CFS, an accurate diagnosis can be made by a doctor using accepted diagnostic criteria. Read more

Published: 9th November, 2021

Updated: 16th November, 2021

Author: Laura Kool

ME/CFS Facts

ME/CFS Facts

ME/CFS is a complex illness and has been misunderstood by doctors and scientists worldwide. As we move forward and learn about ME/CFS there are some important key facts Emerge Australia wants to share. Read more

Published: 9th November, 2021

Updated: 1st December, 2021

Author: Laura Kool

Associated Conditions

Associated Conditions

In addition to ME/CFS, it common for people living with ME/CFS to have other conditions including fibromyalgia, irritable bowel syndrome and orthostatic intolerance amongst others. Read more

Published: 9th November, 2021

Updated: 24th February, 2022

Author: Laura Kool

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