My experience with ME/CFS and implications: A personal narrative.
Work
; 74(4): 1253-1259, 2023.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-2281762
ABSTRACT
Myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) is a chronic, debilitating health condition characterized by overwhelming fatigue and post-exertional malaise, or exacerbation of symptoms following physical, mental, or emotional exertion. ME/CFS often impacts every aspect of an individual's life, and one's new reality may be much different from the daily life experienced before the onset of the condition. Though the long-term effects of COVID-19 have brought increased attention to chronic fatigue and related disorders, ME/CFS is still vastly understudied and frequently misunderstood. People with ME/CFS are often passed between various healthcare providers as evidence-based treatments remain scarce. These patients are sometimes sent to rehabilitation professionals, who often lack appropriate education and experience with this patient population. This article describes the experience of a young woman and physical therapist with ME/CFS following COVID-19 infection, as well as potential implications for rehabilitation professionals and those who care for those with this condition.
Keywords
Full text:
Available
Collection:
International databases
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Fatigue Syndrome, Chronic
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COVID-19
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
Topics:
Long Covid
Limits:
Female
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Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Work
Journal subject:
Occupational Medicine
Year:
2023
Document Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
WOR-220487
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