Biggest Myth of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Debunked
For decades, researchers have struggled to find an underlying cause, leading to an assumption by many doctors that it's 'not a real disease'. Now, Australian researchers have blown that myth wide open, showing for the first time that CFS is linked to a faulty cell receptor in immune cells.
http://www.sciencealert.com/one-of-the-biggest-myt...
Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) causes persistent fatigue (exhaustion) that affects everyday life and doesn't go away with sleep or rest. CFS is also known as ME, which stands for myalgic encephalomyelitis. There's some debate over the correct term to use for the condition. CFS is a serious condition that can cause long-term illness and disability, but many people – particularly children and young people – improve over time.
For decades, researchers have struggled to find an underlying cause, leading to an assumption by many doctors that it's 'not a real disease'. Now, Australian researchers have blown that myth wide open, showing for the first time that CFS is linked to a faulty cell receptor in immune cells.
This really is beyond important news for sufferers of CFS and their carers and loved ones. To read the full and fascinating article, please click on the link below.
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