Freya Johnson

@freyarjohnson.bsky.social

Making Biomedical Science accessible #ME/CFS #EDS #Connectivetissuedisorders

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The cause for ME is not yet known. Research has shown correlation between viral infection and ME onset (Hwang, JH, et al. 2023), with recent studies investigating the incidence of ME after COVID-19 infection (Vernon SD, et al. 2025). But further research is needed to confirm if this is a trigger...

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What is Myalgic Encephalomyelitis? It is commonly known as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. The experience of #ME/CFS varies, as there is a high likelihood of other comorbidities (Denu et al., 2025). The main symptoms include severe prolonged fatigue, sleep problems, and cognitive impairment.

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For our report* on ME/CFS management, it was agreed to combine results for management techniques/treatments rated 'somewhat helpful' and 'very helpful' for a comprehensive overview of what patients found beneficial. We presented this data in the following graph as what was overall found "helpful":

Column graph of patient-reported data, rating ME/CFS management methods over a five year span.  Pacing is rated highest at 96.34 percent, followed by lifestyle management programmes (both NHS and Expert Patient Programmes) at 90.24% and diet management at 83.33%.