Welcome To MEI
Myalgic Encephalomyelitis International
What is Myalgic Encephalomyelitis /ME?
Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME) is a severely debilitating disease affecting millions of people around the world.
Myalgic encephalomyelitis, sometimes referred to as ME/CFS, is a disease characterized by profound fatigue, cognitive dysfunction, sleep abnormalities, autonomic manifestations, pain, and other symptoms that are made worse by exertion of any sort. ME can severely impair patients’ ability to conduct their normal lives.
According to the CDC, an estimated 3.3 million people in the United States have ME (ME/CFS). However, the actual number is unclear because many people with ME are undiagnosed.
If you want to learn more about this illness, visit our ME page for a deeper look at this illness and learn about symptoms, diagnosis, and how to manage this disease. You will also find numerous resources for our members and the community on our resources page.
Who We Are
Established in 2019, ME International is an all-volunteer organization dedicated to raise awareness and education for the ME community and medical community alike. One of the problems we saw was a lack of understanding of the disease and poor diagnosis from physicians that lacked proper training. This is slowly getting better and all the major health organizations around the globe are recognizing this illness, its complexity, and its impact on the lives of those who are afflicted with ME. Given the needs of the ME community and the debilitating nature of ME, we saw an enormous need for support. Along with the physical struggles and limitations patients face every day, there has been a lack of understanding, lack of resources for research, and significant prejudices toward patients that we are fighting to improve.
To find out more about our organization and our goals, visit our About MEI page.
If you would like to become a volunteer and support the ME community, contact us HERE.
What We Do
On a global scale, ME International (MEI) aims to improve the lives of ME sufferers and to ensure all patients receive adequate care, screening and treatment. To achieve this objective, we are taking a multi prong approach. We:
- Provide information to patients, caretakers, and medical providers.
- Give direct support to patients through our programs and small grants.
- Support and Advocate for ME patients, caregivers, family, friends, and other ME organizations.
- Participate in the broader ME community to bring more unity of purpose and assist wherever we are able.
ME at a Glance
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