Scientists have found compelling new evidence for an underlying biological cause for the constant fatigue suffered by ME patients.
The study revealed abnormalities in the muscle cells people suffering from ME which are likely to contribute to feelings of tiredness and the inability to cope with sustained physical activity that many experience.
An analysis of muscle biopsies suggested that the cells had undergone substantial changes making them less able to cope with exertion.
The finding shows that whatever the initial trigger for ME, the condition leads to a cascade of physical changes right down to the cellular level.
Despite a growing body of evidence that ME has real physical symptoms, some patients still report facing stigma due to popular misconceptions that the condition is “all