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Chronic Fatigue Syndrome - CHANGE THE NAME (ME/CFS/CFIDS)

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Pain/Problem Video Site
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Pain/Problem Video Site Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Pain/Problem Video Site
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Pain/Problem Video Site

CFS is a multi-system disease which causes extreme fatigue, muscle weakness, cognitive dysfunction, hypersensitivity, orthostatic intolerance, digestive disturbances, depression, poor immune response, and cardiac and respiratory problems. According to the CDC, studies show that disability in CFIDS patients is comparable to multiple sclerosis, AIDS, lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, heart disease, end-stage renal disease, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Yet, studies have shown that patients diagnosed with "Chronic Fatigue Syndrome" are not taken as seriously as patients with the same symptoms but a different name for their diagnosis. Thus, the name CFS not only affects the quality of treatment patients receive, but the amount of money committed to research! PWCs deserve to be taken seriously, to have a name for their illness that preserves their dignity, and to receive appropriate medical care! Spread the message -- CFS: Change the Name!

Channel: Nonprofits & Activism
Uploaded: November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am
Author: CFIDSgurl

Length: 04:34
Rating: 4.875
Views: 4311

Tags: CFS  ME  Chronic  Fatigue  Syndrome  CFIDS  Myalgic  Encephalitis  

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freedomfromme (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
Thank you for this touching video. Please do take a look at the specialised chronic fatigue syndrome videos on our channel
luminescentfeeling (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
Fantastic video, very touching.10/10
Weallmustlivetodie (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
Thank you, this video shows the truth of what i and many other people have to go through every day. I do not have it that bad but some times my headaches used to have me screaming in pain, now i have to scream inside, to stop my familys scorn. They don't understand.
Weallmustlivetodie (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
Thank you, this video shows the truth of what i and many other people have to go through every day. I do not have it that bad but some times my headaches used to have me screaming in pain, now i have to scream inside, to stop my familys scorn. They don't understand.
cielle1 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
Two years later I feel it is still a huge struggle. I live alone with my 14 years old son, and I use all of my energy to take care of him. I would like my son to have an as normal familysituation as his friends. I kind of search for a balance in life...where I can contribute at my level, or a bit above that step - and at the same time be a successfull mother:))
pigeonsintheattic (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
Anyone who has been diagnosed with CFS should suspect Lyme Disease, and see a lyme disease specialist, get a western blot test or better, and/or be clinically monitored. A lot of your pain, (maybe not all,) can subside with long-term antibiotic treatment.
imonlysayin (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
It really pisses me off when people say "yeh, i think i have that".....try having it for as long as i have, and then say it mate. Doctors always want to do tests on me and come back saying the same thing....I am currently trying a product called Kakadu juice...I shall keep you informed on how it has or hasn't helped me...I can only say it is like living with a schizophrenic body....you never know how your body will feel every day.
imonlysayin (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
I cried to see this video...I am an Aussie and have had CFS for the past 17 years....I lost my career as a telecommunications technicians and my modelling career to this dreaded bloody thing. I did choose to have children though, and it is bloody tough, i can tell you especially as i have a one year old at the moment..My partner still doesn't have a true understanding of it after 15 years together..Now we live apart because i am so fed up of not being heard.
MasterSun2200 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
Yeah that sort of thing always pissed me off too...
yelloworangered (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)
I have begun telling people that I have "Chronic Neuroendocrinimmunologic Disorder Syndrome." They never sayl, "I think I have that, too!" or "I think I have a touch of that" as they did when I called my illness "Chronic Fatigue Syndrome."

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