Tag: Systemic exertion intolerance disease

According to one systematic review, the median full recovery rate for ME/CFS patients without systematic intervention is only 5%, challenging the misconception that people simply get over chronic fatigue syndrome. For most, the path to recovery is complex and often involves managing a long-term condition with fluctuating symptoms.

Affecting up to 2.5 million Americans, the phenomenon of CFS, or Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME/CFS), is a severe, long-term illness that significantly impairs daily function. This is not simply about being tired; it's a complex, multi-system biological disease with profoundly debilitating effects.