Myalgic Encephalomyelitis 肌痛腦脊髓炎

1. What is myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME) ? M.E. was first identified in 1956 following epidemic outbreaks although the definition at that time was very loose. The main symptoms are: severe fatigue caused by trivially small exertion (physical or mental), short-term memory and concentration loss, disturbed sleep and other neurological and psychological disturbance. Many people with ME also develop intolerances to a number of foods. A holistic approach including nutritional advice will usually help.1. 甚麼是肌痛腦脊髓炎 (ME) ? 隨著一個傳染病的爆發，肌痛腦脊髓炎於1956年始為人識，儘管當時對這種病仍無明確的定義。肌痛腦脊髓炎的病徵是：小許活動便極度疲倦(肉體和精神上)，喪失短期記憶力和集中能力。很多肌痛腦脊髓炎患者都同時對多種食物呈現不耐性。一個有步驟的計畫包括營養建議通常會有幫助。