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The Massachusetts ME/CFS & FM Association, a 501(c)3 founded in 1985, exists to meet the needs of patients with ME (Myalgic Encephalomyelitis), CFS (Chronic Fatigue Syndrome) or FM (Fibromyalgia), their families and loved ones. The Massachusetts ME/CFS & FM Association works to educate health-care providers and the general public regarding these severely-disabling physical illnesses. We also support patients and their families and advocate for more effective treatment and research.

Articles

General

Treatment Overview

Complementary and Alternative Treatment Approaches

Conventional Medicine

Life-style Management

The Severely Ill/Lowest Functioning Patient: Special Considerations—see pages 27-28 of ME/CFS: A Primer for Clinical Practitioners

 

Exercise

A Minimal and Achievable Exercise Program

Dr. Lapp's Exercise program

Exercise

Exercise and CFIDS by Diane Gallagher, a certified fitness instructor

Exercise and ME/CFS mitochondrial dysfunction

 

Nutrition

Improve your overall state of health and well-being

Nutrition

Nutrition dietary suggestions

 

Treatment Guides 

ME/CFS: A Primer for Clinical Practitioners

Clinical Guides for ME/CFS and Fibromyalgia

 

Reviews of Books about ME/CFS Treatment

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: A Treatment Guide, 2nd Edition by Erica F. Verrillo, 2012, E-book format

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Fibromyalgia and Other Illnesses—The Comprehensive Guide, by Katrina Berne, Ph.D., 2001, ISBN: 0897932803

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia, From F.I.N.E. to Feeling Better, by Nancy Fowler and Lisa Ball, 2010, ISBN: 1882883683

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome for Dummies, by Dr. Susan R. Lisman, 2007,  ISBN: 0470117729

Pain Free 1-2-3: A Proven Program for Eliminating Chronic Pain Now, by Jacob Teitelbaum, MD, 2005, ISBN: 0071464573. 

Sciatica Solutions: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Cure of Spinal and Piriformis Problems, by Loren Fishman, MD and Carol Ardman, 2006, ISBN: 0393330419.

Trigger Point Therapy for Low Back Pain: A Self-treatment Workbook (New Harbinger Self-Help Workbook), by Sharon Sauer, CMTPT, LMT and Mary Biancalana, MS, CMTPT, LMT, 2009, ISBN: 1572245638.

 

 

 

Notice about names

The Massachusetts ME/CFS & FM Association would like to clarify the use of the various acronyms for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), Chronic Fatigue & Immune Dysfunction Syndrome (CFIDS) and  Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME) on this site. When we generate our own articles on the illness, we will refer to it as ME/CFS, the term now generally used in the United States. When we are reporting on someone else’s report, we will use the term they use. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) and other federal agencies, including the CDC, are currently using ME/CFS. 

Massachusetts ME/CFS & FM Association changed its name in July, 2018, to reflect this consensus.