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The Myalgic Encephalomyelitis / Fibromyalgia Society of Alberta's primary aim is too work with similar foundations to educate health care professionals and the general public about ME/FM. Specifically partnering for seminars, newsletters, brochures and other media events in order to maximize the dissemination of information and awareness of the disease.
What is ME/FM
"Myalgic Encephalomyelitis" also known as "Chronic Fatigue Syndrome" Is classified as a neurological disease in the World Health Organization (ICD). This illness is referred to as “ME/CFS”. It is estimated that 340,000 Canadians suffer from ME/CFS. It affects all age groups including children, although it has a higher rate amongst females. ME/CFS can be debilitating.
Fibromyalgia (FM) is classified as non-articular rheumatism in the World Health Organization (ICD). There is consistent documentation that a physical trauma can trigger FM. FM affects approx 3% of the popualtion (approx 900,000). It affects all age groups but is prevalent amongst females.
"In comparison with other chronic illnesses such as Multiple Sclerosis, end-stage renal disease and heart disease, patients with ME/CFS show markedly higher levels of disability" - (Quality of Life and Symptom Severity for Individuals with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: Findings from a randomized Clinical Trial. RR Taylor, American Journal of Occupational Therapy 2004:58:35-43)


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Mon, Jun 29, 2009
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