Specialist services needed for people suffering with ME, study says There are calls for more services for those with ME (Dominic Lipinski/PA) Specialist services are needed to treat myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME) in Scotland, according to a survey of hundreds of those living with the condition. Also known as chronic fatigue syndrome, ME can have a wide range of symptoms including muscle fatigue, pain and neurological symptoms. Healthcare Improvement Scotland have conducted a “gathering views” exercise where they heard from 561 people with experience of the condition. Some reported problems including lengthy diagnosis, unnecessary tests and a lack of information about the condition, as well as simply not being believed.