Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS)
Currently it is estimated that some 250,000 people in Britain are affected by what is usually referred to as one of the following; Myalgic Encephalomyelitis, ME, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Post-Viral Fatigue Syndrome, CFS, or CFIDS.
All types of people at all ages are affected. Severe and debilitating fatigue, painful muscles and joints, disordered sleep, gastric disturbances, poor memory and concentration are commonplace. In many cases, onset is linked to a viral infection. Other triggers may include an operation or an accident, although some people experience a slow, insidious onset.
The video documentary on this website was created as part of a university project, and is now being used to help spread awareness of this often misunderstood illness and to help the people out their suffering to find the help they need.
Read more about Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.
The Film, 'All About ME'
This is a new short documentary film (in two parts) about Laura Fursland, a promising young music student who developed ME following an episode of glandular fever, with complications, at the age of 18.
The film deliberately concentrates on Laura's story and how it has affected all aspects of her life - in particular how her life is now "on hold" and her plans to go to university to study music.
The film is not intended to focus on the medical and science behind ME/CFS.
Visit the film maker at McCarrick Films.
This film was produced in 2009 Teesside University and filmed on location.
Background information and advice was provided by The ME Association.
Quick Answer
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) is very similar to Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (M.E) in terms of how it affects the sufferer. They are both forms of a fatigue enhancing illness that are sometimes difficult to diagnose and can affect you in different ways.
Typical symptoms include: Tiredness, Exhaustion, Muscle Pain, Joint Pain and in some cases, flu-like symptoms.
We have a bunch of links to informative & trustable websites in our Useful Links section where you can read more on ME.
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The Director Mark McCarrick is a University graduate of Television Production and made this film in 2010 about his friend Laura Fursland to highlight her condition and discover help throughout the course of the film and its research. Find out more about the director and the crew here.
No. This website is not for profit.
It is simply here as a means of spreading information and accurately informing those who want to learn more about the topic.
Where is this information from?
All our research is taken from the ME Assocation. You can access their website as well as other trusted information sources from our Useful Links section.
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