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Created in 2008, Phoenix Rising is the largest and oldest forum dedicated to furthering the understanding of, and finding treatments for, complex chronic illnesses such as chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS), fibromyalgia, long COVID, postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS), mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS), and allied diseases.
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A variety of studies by CDC and others have shown that between 1 and 4 million Americans suffer from Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS). They are seriously impaired, at least a quarter are unemployed or on disability because of CFS. Yet, only about half have consulted a physician for their illness. The earlier a person with CFS receives medical treatment the greater the likelihood that the illness will resolve. Equally important, about 40% of people in the general population who report symptoms of CFS have a serious, treatable, previously unrecognized medical or psychiatric condition (such as diabetes, thyroid disease, substance abuse). CFS is a serious illness and poses a dilemma for patients, their families, and health care providers. This web site aims to provide evidence-based information concerning the illness, its manifestations, and treatment.
The important thing IMO is that anyone, with any other illness can
still get CFS/ME!
So, when Reeves says some of these patients have 'other' illnesses, he's right, but that doesn't mean they exclude getting CFS!
If one has Diabetes, they can still get CFS/ME.
If one has Major Depression illness, they can still get CFS/ME.
If one has GERD, they can still get CFS/ME.
Get it? ANYONE with ANY illness or recognized disease can get CFS/ME!
This needs to be addressed over and over to all concerned.