Which are the causes of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome / M.E.?

See some of the causes of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome / M.E. according to people who have experience in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome / M.E.

Posted Dec 20, 2019 by ME International

Research was sparse and disjointed until 3 or 4 years ago, but there has been an avalanche since then. There is evidence for it being an immune disfunction, which effects a variety of tissues by inhibiting a crucial enzyme which plays a part in sugar metabolism, resulting in an excess of lactate (causing low energy and muscle pain). There are many other theories. The research is available on websites like www.meassociation.org and www.openmedicinefoundation.org.

It is NOT a psychological condition.

Posted Feb 21, 2017 by Catherine 1002

Viral infection, Lyme disease (tick bite), Mould contamination

Posted May 4, 2017 by Ben 1079

The cause is not known at this time. There does seem to be some link to immune & gut microbes though. There's also been links to brain matter size, past illnesses & other stresses.
I got CFS after I quit nursing my daughter. Wasn't too bad till after I had 2 major surgeries & 2 minor surgeries all within 4 months. I don't know if was all the hours of anesthesia or the stress or what but my health completely deteriorated after surgeries & continues to do so every year.

Posted May 13, 2017 by missylob 1056

They are not certain. Maybe it's triggered by viral infection like mononucleosis or hepatitis B vaccination. MAYBE.

Posted Aug 27, 2017 by Emy 2050

Probably viral for the majority of us, but still unknown.

Posted Sep 5, 2017 by Shirley 2050

It ranges from a quick death from cardiac arrest, suicide, co-infections & cancers versus 30 years of being homebound & bedridden (a tremendous burden on the patient & family). The last hope is for a cure, and I put my remaining money & faith behind Open Medicine Foundation (www.omf.ngo).

Posted Sep 7, 2017 by 2560

There are theories but none are conclusive.

Posted Sep 8, 2017 by Sam 1400

I do not know.
Strong evidence is pointing to ME being a viral related illness.

Posted Sep 10, 2017 by Sharon 1500

Im.not a doctor!!
Research is still being undertaken but its a neuro immune disease poss by environmental factors and viruss

Posted Jan 17, 2018 by Annette 2500

They are not known at this time. I think the cause could very well be poisons and vaccines. For myself I was a small, thin child. I was given the usual American vaccines. Then at age 6 I was given the African vaccines, as I was going to live in the tropics. I happen to believe it was all just too much.

A good environment, and good organic food are at least helpful.

Posted Mar 2, 2018 by Beti 2700

The causes are unknown but there are suspicions that Lyme disease, the Epstein-Barr virus, exposure to mold and more may have an influence.

Posted Aug 9, 2018 by cathy 2500

There is a pathogen that they have not seen before
and it will eventually be found

Posted Apr 6, 2019 by Fadra 2550

Chronic or acute chemical exposure. Most people don't even have it on their radar. CFS/ME is an environmental illness. Take a look at this video: https://www.facebook.com/ChemicalsAndChronicIllness/videos/482283219312338

Posted Dec 12, 2019 by Joanna 6200

They don't know the cause but it often happens after a virus. The Entrovirus has been suspected.

Posted Dec 21, 2019 by Pam 3550

I think mine was caused by having mono twice (Epstein Barr virus)

Posted Jan 17, 2021 by Emmy 2250

There is not one cause of ME. Most people respond their disease was triggered by a (viral)infection, but for some it was a surgery, or the cause it unknown. The consensus is that anything that can 'activate' your immunesystem can be the trigger for ME. Especially if there are already multiple people in your family who have it.

Posted Nov 18, 2022 by Arlette 1300

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Posted Mar 9, 2017 by Edith 1050