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Fibromyalgia ME/CFS Gold Coast Support Group Inc.
Fibromyalgia ME/CFS Gold Coast Support Group Inc.
Creating Connections for our Community in a safe, welcoming and non-judgemental environment.
What is fibromyalgia?
What is Fibromyalgia?
If you are here, you probably have a fair idea! But then again, if you have Googled it you may also be confused. As a Support Group, we feel as frustrated as you with so many different descriptions, lists of symptoms, different diagnostic criteria, which all vary depending what Country you live in.
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What is ME/CFS?
WHAT IS ME/CFS?
Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME) also known as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) is a complex and debilitating disease that effects many parts of the body. ME is classified as a neurological disorder by the World Health Organisation. It is a long term illness that can impact a person’s daily functioning and quality of life.
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