Ids / cids
ME, although probably accurate in 70-80% of cases, might not apply in others, and again, might be something that complicates it for some people -- if you use the acronym. Because then people might say (like the opera singer...get ready for the bad pun...) "Oh, it's all about ME-ME-ME-ME-ME!")
Seriously, I still say your original idea -- IDS, or even CIDS (leaving out the f-word) would be great.
And even more seriously...don't hold your breath. Regardless of what happens with XMRV, it will still take probably 2-3 years to get the name changed. Just like anything government related...it ain't gonna happen 'now'.
Now THAT's what I'm talkin' about!! Thank you Doogle! I second the motion to adopt the term ME/CFS or ME/CFIDS (which rolls off the tongue more readily for me) and discontinue using the F-word. Thank you!
ME, although probably accurate in 70-80% of cases, might not apply in others, and again, might be something that complicates it for some people -- if you use the acronym. Because then people might say (like the opera singer...get ready for the bad pun...) "Oh, it's all about ME-ME-ME-ME-ME!")
Seriously, I still say your original idea -- IDS, or even CIDS (leaving out the f-word) would be great.
And even more seriously...don't hold your breath. Regardless of what happens with XMRV, it will still take probably 2-3 years to get the name changed. Just like anything government related...it ain't gonna happen 'now'.