ME/CFS is a mysterious illness with suspected viral causes but no clear diagnostic or treatment path. It causes overwhelming fatigue, unrefreshing sleep, and chronic flu-like symptoms. A probable pathway involves an initial viral infection triggering an abnormal immune response and second infection, resulting in ongoing flu-like symptoms through mitochondrial dysfunction and impaired organ system function. The body adapts by redirecting energy production to basic functions, forcing rest to restore mitochondrial activity. A possible treatment plan focuses on pacing activities, improving nutrition, sleep, blood sugar and immunity, as well as detoxification.

1. MYALGIC
ENCEPHALOMYELITIS
ME/cfs

2. MYSTERY ILLNESS
suspected viral causes
no clear diagnostic path
no clear treatment

3. SYMPTOMS
Overwhelming fatigue
Unrefreshing sleep
Chronic flu-like symptoms
Exertion intolerance

4. Probable
pathway of ME
Initial Viral Infection
Abnormal Immune Response
Second Viral Infection
Flu-like Symptoms Continue
Mitochondria Dysfunction
Impaired Organ System Function

5. HOW IS ME ADAPTIVE?
The body will redirect the ATP production to support the basic
functioning of the body to keep the body alive. ME makes the
body rest in order to restore mitochondrial activities.

6. POSSIBLE TREATMENT PLAN
pace activities
increase micronutrient intake
stabilize blood sugar levels
get better sleep
improve nutrition
address underlying immunity
issues
detox