ME International-myalgic encephalomyelitis

ME International-myalgic encephalomyelitis See and at www.ME-International.org for details. ME International is an all-volunteer organization. In 1956 Dr. A.

ME International is an all-volunteer organization and recognizes myalgic encephalomyelitis as a neurological disease classified by the World Health Organization under G93.3. The purpose of ME (Myalgic Encephalomyelitis) International is to support ME organizations, educate the general public, medical providers, and governments throughout the world as well as support ME patients, caregive

rs, advocates, family and friends. If you would like to volunteer to help, please click on the
"Join ME Intl" button at www.ME-International.org

ME is characterized by immune and neurological dysfunction with severe exacerbation of systemic illness following any exertion. ME is understood to be an inability to properly generate energy within cells which often prevents sufferers from working, studying, or otherwise living a normal and functional life. Melvin Ramsay described ME and laid the ground work for recognizing ME as a distinct disease. Over the years the ME patient population was lumped in with other patient groups with a focus on fatigue which ignored many of the original characteristics of ME. In 2011 a panel of experts who had over 500 years of combined experience collaborated to create the International Consensus Criteria (ICC), whose precursor was the Canadian Consensus Criteria (CCC). The ICC in combination with the IC Primer closely aligns with the original patient group described by Dr. Ramsay. If we had one criteria for ME adopted, we would have a better chance of getting doctors, governments and other organizations to support our cause. ME International supports the adoption of the International Consensus Criteria (ICC) and the practical guidance in the IC Primer.

The ME Advocate for May 2026May 12 is ME Awareness Day. Read about MEI plans for ME Awareness during May, testimonials f...
05/01/2026

The ME Advocate for May 2026

May 12 is ME Awareness Day. Read about MEI plans for ME Awareness during May, testimonials from ME people, and the article about Anil van der Zee's advocacy.

May 12 is ME Awareness Day. Read about MEI plans for ME Awareness during May, testimonials from ME people, and the article about Anil van der Zee's ad

Today’s Government Debate on a treatment pathway for CCI patients with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome was productive and offers ...
03/26/2026

Today’s Government Debate on a treatment pathway for CCI patients with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome was productive and offers new hope to many.

The NHS developing a treatment pathway for CCI patients with EDS in the UK. Real change is needed, and CCI treatment should be funded within the NHS so that patients can access care locally. At present, many face barriers to treatment including surgery and some, like Connor, have to seek treatment abroad.

A special thank you to our member Connor Edwards and his MP, Josh Newbury MP for making this debate happen.

Read more about Connor’s story at the link below.

Tariq Mahmood
Vice President
ME International

Help Connor in his battle against Craniocervical Instability and Ehlers Danlos Syndrome Hello … Connor Edwards needs your support for Stability for Connor

02/24/2026

Are you a member of ME International?

Many people on our Facebook groups are not members of ME International. Being a member has many benefits including: Can receive monthly newsletters via email
· Can receive other valuable information via email
· Can contribute suggestions, potential articles, and ideas to ME International
· Can put a personal ME-related fundraiser on our website page
· Can volunteer on a variety of active committees or other ME International projects
· Can apply to serve on the board of directors
· Can participate in Chat Rooms via Zoom (although membership is not required, it is encouraged)
· Can participate in virtual support groups (although membership is not required, it is encouraged) Can be considered to be an Ambassador for MEI.

If you are already a member, great! If not, please consider applying at this link: https://me-international.org/membership-application/.

There is no charge for membership. If you are not sure, send an email to [email protected] and we will check our records.

Thanks.

The ME Advocate for January 2026.
01/01/2026

The ME Advocate for January 2026.

We honor your giving and support in 2026 so we can continue our FREE Fitbit Inspire 3 tracker program, Relief Fund program, and other important programs to help our needy ME members.

Thank you for being an ME International supporter in 2025. With only two days left this year, won't you consider donati...
12/30/2025

Thank you for being an ME International supporter in 2025. With only two days left this year, won't you consider donating? For two more days, every dollar you give will be matched dollar for dollar. Your donation in the USA is tax deductible.

Ninety percent of our budget goes to needy ME patients. Please help us continue our FREE Fitbit Inspire 3 health tracker program and our Relief Program.

DONATE NOW! https://me-international.org/donate/

We wish all a Happy and Healthy 2026!

Please support ME-International’s mission to improve the lives of ME patients. Your support will help us achieve this mission. ME International board members, volunteers and staff do not receive any compensation for their services. See our Ongoing Efforts page for specific projects we have impleme...

Our matching donation fundraiser goes through December 31, 2025. We match your donation dollar for dollar, so please do...
12/18/2025

Our matching donation fundraiser goes through December 31, 2025. We match your donation dollar for dollar, so please donate to help us meet our fundraising goal. https://me-international.org/donate

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THANK YOU, ME International community, for your giving during and around Giving Tuesday. Your generosity provided us $2500 toward our fundraising goal. We appreciate your donations! Every dollar you give will continue to be matched through December 31.

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