myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome

Long COVID Was a Preventable Tragedy. Some of Us Saw It Coming

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Long COVID Was a Preventable Tragedy. Some of Us Saw It Coming

Sept. 15, 2022 – It should have been the start of new insight into a debilitating illness. In May 2017, I was patient No. 4 in a group of 20 taking part in a deep and intense study at the National Institutes of Health aimed at getting to the root causes of myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue … Read more

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: The Need to Raise Awareness

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Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: The Need to Raise Awareness

Up to 2.5 million American adults live with myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS), an all-consuming fatigue that ruins their daily quality of life. At times, they’re too tired to get out of bed, take a shower, or cook a meal. They may have body pain, fuzzy thinking, and dizziness that may make it impossible to … Read more