The Myalgic Encephalomyelitis / Fibromyalgia Society of Alberta

Welcome

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)

Important Notice ME/FM Society of Alberta is holding it's AGM on Wednesday, July 22,2009 Location: Javino Coffee & Wine bar Time: 6pm - 8 pm 902 - 10 Discovery Ridge Hill SW, Calgary, AB Please note: $25 annual membership fee is now due. Please bring cheques to AGM & make payable to ME/FM Society of Alberta.

Video by the American Centre for Disease Control and Prevention about the condition Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/Myalgic Encephalopathy, titled “Missing My Life”. You need to a flashplayer enabled browser to view this YouTube video