ME or MS?

I am curious about what is ME?  I have a friend with possibility of MS but she is thinking more towards ME....  I have no idea what it even is...never even heard of it

[jujuminx]

Never heard of it either but this is what I got when I binged it.

M.E. is a neurological disease(1)  and stands for Myalgic Encephalomyelitis.

My = muscle
Algic = pain
Encephalo = brain
Mye = spinal chord
Itis = inflammation

It is an injury to the Central Nervous System(2). usually triggered by an infectious disease process, e.g. a virus, or by chemicals over stimulating the immune system(3). It is a multi-system disease, affecting not only the neurological system but also the immune, musculoskeletal, endocrine (hormonal) and cardiovascular systems(4).

Apparently it is somewhat similar to chronic fatigue syndrome?
Why does your friend thinks she/he has anything?  Have they had any tests? Are they just guessing and googling or are they seeking medical help?

Julie

[musicgirlsuz]

HI!
I saw your post.  I am no expert, but ME is Myalgic Encephalomyelitis.   It is believed to be the same disease as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome by many doctors.   ME is what they call Chronic Fatigue Syndrome everywhere but in the U.S.
I hope this helps.

[gooddaysbaddays]

this came after an mri so yes seeking drs help