Summary
Post-viral fatigue,* a mysterious illness linked to infections such as Epstein-Barr, Ebola, and Lyme disease, has long been poorly understood.
Scientists are now investigating its underlying causes, including mitochondrial dysfunction, inflammation, and autoimmunity, while exploring potential treatments like enzyme supplements and repurposed medications.
Current studies are focusing on repurposed HIV drugs, enzyme therapies, and supplements such as Coenzyme Q10.
Identifying at-risk subgroups and uncovering the mechanisms behind fatigue could produce targeted clinical trials and new treatments within the next 1-2 years.
EDIT:
*Should be post-acute infection syndrome or myalgic encephalomyelitis instead (thanks @FundMECFSResearch@lemmy.blahaj.zone)
Yeah, we’ve been training our family to call it just ME. I always know that a doctor knows jack shit about it when they starts saying things like “so then you felt sleepy…” It’s even further removed from ME than calling it fatigue.