slysaint
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I noticed this a few days ago and @RogerBlack posted the link to the archived version from Feb.
The pages on CFS , ME were reviewed in May this year and have been updated/changed.
I won't go through all the changes as there are too many and the way they are presented ie headings etc have changed so difficult to make direct comparisons.
this was the original overview:
https://web.archive.org/web/2017020...onic-fatigue-syndrome/Pages/Introduction.aspx
"Introduction
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, but these pages will refer to the condition as CFS.
CFS is a serious condition that can cause long-term illness and disability, but many people – particularly children and young people – improve over time."
And this is what it says now:
"Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is a long-term illness with a wide range of symptoms. The most common symptom is extreme tiredness.
CFS is also known as ME, which stands for myalgic encephalomyelitis. There's some debate over the correct term to use for the condition, but these pages will refer to it as CFS/ME.
CFS/ME can affect anyone, including children. It's more common in women, and tends to develop between your mid-20s and mid-40s."
the video by charles shepherd has been 'reviewed' but is the same one as before.
Also in the current version:
"
Living with CFS/ME
Living with CFS/ME can be difficult. Extreme tiredness and other physical symptoms can make it hard to carry out everyday activities. You may have to make some major lifestyle changes.
CFS/ME can also affect your mental and emotional health, and have a negative effect on your self-esteem."
They were pretty awful before but I think they are now worse.
Who if anyone was consulted re change of content? @charles shepherd
The pages on CFS , ME were reviewed in May this year and have been updated/changed.
I won't go through all the changes as there are too many and the way they are presented ie headings etc have changed so difficult to make direct comparisons.
this was the original overview:
https://web.archive.org/web/2017020...onic-fatigue-syndrome/Pages/Introduction.aspx
"Introduction
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, but these pages will refer to the condition as CFS.
CFS is a serious condition that can cause long-term illness and disability, but many people – particularly children and young people – improve over time."
And this is what it says now:
"Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is a long-term illness with a wide range of symptoms. The most common symptom is extreme tiredness.
CFS is also known as ME, which stands for myalgic encephalomyelitis. There's some debate over the correct term to use for the condition, but these pages will refer to it as CFS/ME.
CFS/ME can affect anyone, including children. It's more common in women, and tends to develop between your mid-20s and mid-40s."
the video by charles shepherd has been 'reviewed' but is the same one as before.
Also in the current version:
"
Living with CFS/ME
Living with CFS/ME can be difficult. Extreme tiredness and other physical symptoms can make it hard to carry out everyday activities. You may have to make some major lifestyle changes.
CFS/ME can also affect your mental and emotional health, and have a negative effect on your self-esteem."
They were pretty awful before but I think they are now worse.
Who if anyone was consulted re change of content? @charles shepherd