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Case report: Rapid improvements of anorexia nervosa and probable myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome upon metreleptin treatment during two dosing episodes

Year: 2023

Type: article

Abstract: A comorbidity of anorexia nervosa (AN) and myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME/CSF) is uncommon. A 17 years-old male adolescent with possible onset of ME/CFS after an Epstein Barr Virus infection (EBV) and later onset of AN during a second period of weight loss was twice treated off-label with metreleptin for 15 and 11 days, respectively. As in previous cases, eating disorder specific cognitions and mood improved. Interestingly, fatigue and post-exertional muscle pain (P-EMP) improved, too. We discuss potential mechanisms. Treatment with metreleptin may prove beneficial in AN and in ME/CSF associated with substantial weight loss.

Source: Frontiers in Psychiatry

DOI: 10.3389/fpsyt.2023.1267495

Authors: Johannes Hebebrand, Jochen Antel, Linda von Piechowski, Cordula Kiewert, Burkhard Stüve, Gertraud Gradl-Dietsch

Institutions: Essen University Hospital, University of Duisburg-Essen, University of Münster, University Hospital Münster

Language: English

Topic: Eating Disorders and Behaviors

Subfield: Clinical Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,197