Patients with ME/CFS have a generalized reduction of brain perfusion

European Society for ME:

ME/CFS affects the entire body.

This list of research give examples of how it affects the various areas. This list is not all-inclusive. Quotes are taken from each study to give a quick idea of what the study has shown. Links are provided to abstracts and in some cases the full article.

Brain abnormalities

“Brain-stem hypoperfusion was confirmed in all ME/CFS patients. Patients with ME/CFS have a generalized reduction of brain perfusion, with a particular pattern of hypoperfusion of the brainstem.”

Brainstem perfusion is impaired in chronic fatigue syndrome, Costa DC, Tannock C, Brostoff J. Read more Studies from diverse areas of ME/CFS research – with quotes>>