The WISCONSIN MYALGIC ENCEPHALOMYELITIS / CHRONIC FATIGUE SYNDROME ASSOCIATION, INC. is a non-profit corporation dedicated to assisting patients within the state of Wisconsin. Its purpose is to act as a clearinghouse for CFS information within the state of Wisconsin; to assist patients and their families; to encourage communication among agencies, institutions and concerned individuals; and to promote research on the cause, cure and ultimate prevention of chronic fatigue syndrome.

The organization publishes a quarterly newsletter, the Lifeline, which contains information about support groups, notices about seminars around the state, a listing of books and tapes in the rental library, informational articles about CFS research and treatment, and information about resources available to assist patients as well as lighter fare such as poems, stories and cartoons. Support groups, seminars, physician referrals and the Lifeline are services that are available to members upon payment of a $25 yearly membership fee.

For those who are unable to pay the membership fee due to financial hardship, a waiver of dues is available. Get your free sample now!

Check out the latest conferences, meetings and seminars. Be apart of WI ME/CFS ASSOC. Inc. board meetings. They are now open to the public.

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Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is a debilitating illness that affects adults and children alike. The illness is also known as chronic fatigue immune dysfunction syndrome (CFIDS) or myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME). The National Institutes of Health has selected three research facilities to study the illness. A network of support group organizations exists nationwide to help patients and their families. At present, there is no known cause of the illness. Some treatment strategies are available to alleviate symptoms. Learn more about this serious complex illness that affects nearly one  million people.  Learn more

This is a forum to express your feelings about CFS, share information or provide support to others.

A fascinating, well written collection of essays about living with CFS, reprinted from a WI ME/CFS Association publication.

The 2009 Medical Scholarship - The Friedman Award

Jason Habeck of UW School of Medicine and Public Health, Class of 2012 is the winner of the "Friedman Award”. 

Initiative created by Betty McConnell and Dr. Kenneth Friedman, New Jersey CFS Association, duplicated by the Vermont CFIDS Association, and Pandora (Patient Alliance for Neuoendocrineimmune Disorders - Florida).

In 2008, “The Friedman Award” was named, adopted, and funded by the Wisconsin ME/CFS Association, Inc. Read More....