Chronic Fatigue Syndrome -- also known as Myalgic Encephalomyelitis -- is a disease that long has been misunderstood, ignored and underestimated.

Recently the disease has come more to public attention due to its association with specific retroviruses. Nonetheless, many misconceptions remain.

As sufferers of the disease, we have long been frustrated by the extent to which the story of our illness has remained untold.

**Note - this petition addresses U.S. politics surrounding ME and CFS....however, feel free to sign, no matter where you are!**