International Me/cfs Awareness Day
International ME/CFS Awareness Day, which takes place every year, raises the alarm of a condition called myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome.. It's also a day to highlight other chronic immunological and neurological disorders (CIND). (CIND)
ME/CFS, a debilitating and complicated disorder, is debilitating. It is a debilitating and complicated disease. Overwhelming exhaustion is one of ME/CFS' most common signs. This exhaustion can prevent those with the disease from doing their normal everyday activities. In addition, it can also discourage people from doing simple tasks, such as taking a shower. People are bedridden for lengthy stretches of time as a result of severe cases.. Many people with ME/CFS are unable to function properly, so they should not just rest to feel better. The exhaustion is usually worse after any form of physical or mental activity. ME/CFS has an effect on every aspect of life, including school and work. Their social lives are also affected by this..
Besides chronic exhaustion, other signs of ME/CFS include:: Other signs of ME/CFS include::
- Muscle or joint pain
- Headaches
- Sore throat
- Brain fog
- Dizziness
- Irregular heartbeats
- Flu-like symptoms
Some of these signs are similar to those of autoimmune diseases. However, researchers don't really know what causes ME/CFS.
ME/CFS affects nearly 17 million people around the world. Up to 2.5 million Americans are included in this number. It is a significant number of people who have it that do not have a medical diagnosis. Due to the disorder's complexity, many people go undiagnosed. More women than men are affected by ME/CFS. This disease most commonly occurs between the ages of 20 to 40 years old. Over time, most people with ME/CFS will get better. However, some will never recover fully. To properly diagnose and treat this complicated disease, a lot of work and analysis must be done.
#internationalmecfsawarenessday is a day of global awareness, according to the CDC's
On this day, healthcare professionals are encouraged to learn more about ME/CFS. Many that know someone with ME/CFS can also learn more about the disease, listen, and advocate for those who suffer from this difficult illness.
The following are other ways to participate in this day include:: Here are some other ways to participate in this day.
- Many people with ME/CFS are in need of assistance. Wear blue to show your love for those with ME/CFS
- Learn about famous people with this illness, including Cher, Stevie Nicks, Morgan Fairchild, Marie Curie, and Elizabeth Barrett Browning
- Unrest is a movement that has dominated television broadcasting. Watch the documentary Unrest, which is subtitled
InternationalMECFSAwarenessDay is a social media platform that allows people to express this day on social media.
The international me/cfs awareness day is the first in a series of international me/cfs awareness days
In 1993, Action CIND in Canada established ME/CFS Awareness Day. This Canadian nonprofit helps people with persistent immunological and neurological disorders. In honor of Florence Nightingale's birthday, they picked May 12th in honor of her birthday. She is best known as the pioneer of modern nursing. Many believe she suffered with ME/CFS long before there was a diagnosis was established.
