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Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS)

Also known as: Myalgic Encephalomyelitis · Systemic Exertion Intolerance Disease

ME/CFS is a complex chronic illness characterized by post-exertional malaise, unrefreshing sleep, cognitive impairment, and disabling fatigue not relieved by rest.

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Dr. Laura Purdy · MD, MBA
Clinical Director, oMeds
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Provider-reviewed evaluation excludes treatable causes (thyroid, anemia, hormonal, sleep) and uses pacing-based functional support. Care is multidisciplinary; no single biomarker is diagnostic.

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