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Yes, CFS/ME is a real illness
This position holds that Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME) is a real illness. It argues that the condition affects millions worldwide, is recognised by bodies such as the WHO, is increasingly supported by biological evidence including post-exertional malaise, and causes severe, documented suffering.
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- Huge numbers of people have experienced CFS/ME, and continue to do soGlobally similar experiences show that CFS is real, and that there are accurate ways to diagnose it
- There is scientific evidence proving its existenceThere have been successful trials of antiviral and immunosuppressant drugs in the treatment of this disease
- People suffer immensely with CFS/MEIndividuals with ME go through immense physical, social and mental suffering; they may have experienced their careers, relationships and dreams de-railed. ME is a real illness because people would not do this to themselves.
- It is both a physical and mental illness requiring dual treatmentSufferers may need a dual approach to treatment using techniques such as cognitive behavioral therapy combined with graded exercise programmes
- It is a real illness but the symptoms are very broad and not well knownWith such a wide variety of symptoms, sufferers may not get the right diagnosis or treatment