Old Bones
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Here's the text of an email received from the writer of the article published in the Kingston Whig-Standard that brought the CMAJ report to my attention: http://www.thewhig.com/2016/04/27/a-prescription-for-exercise
"Column #309 on prescribing exercise intervention detailed the key points released in the April 19, 2016 edition of the Canadian Medical Association Journal [CMAJ]. The ten chronic conditions I mentioned in the column were taken directly from the review and the term 'Chronic fatigue syndrome' is listed as such in the review.
I am in no way suggesting that exercise is appropriate for all individuals suffering from the listed conditions but rather that they should ask their caregiver if exercise is appropriate for them. Graded Exercise Therapy [GET] in combination with psychological therapy is one of the most successfully evidenced treatments to date for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. In addition, creating awareness and understanding around possible solutions is always a positive thing but again it must be considered on a case by case basis.
www.mayoclinic.org/diseases.../chronic-fatigue-syndrome/.../treatment/c...
I am incredibly sympathetic to anyone who is suffering from any of these conditions and that was my primary reason for sharing this review. Wishing you the best!"
Now, do I further attempt to educate her by letting her know the Mayo Clinic's view on our illness is woefully inaccurate? Probably not much point. But, at least I received a response.
"Column #309 on prescribing exercise intervention detailed the key points released in the April 19, 2016 edition of the Canadian Medical Association Journal [CMAJ]. The ten chronic conditions I mentioned in the column were taken directly from the review and the term 'Chronic fatigue syndrome' is listed as such in the review.
I am in no way suggesting that exercise is appropriate for all individuals suffering from the listed conditions but rather that they should ask their caregiver if exercise is appropriate for them. Graded Exercise Therapy [GET] in combination with psychological therapy is one of the most successfully evidenced treatments to date for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. In addition, creating awareness and understanding around possible solutions is always a positive thing but again it must be considered on a case by case basis.
www.mayoclinic.org/diseases.../chronic-fatigue-syndrome/.../treatment/c...
I am incredibly sympathetic to anyone who is suffering from any of these conditions and that was my primary reason for sharing this review. Wishing you the best!"
Now, do I further attempt to educate her by letting her know the Mayo Clinic's view on our illness is woefully inaccurate? Probably not much point. But, at least I received a response.