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An exhaustion like none other, disturbed and unrefreshing sleep, aching limbs, cognitive blur - often for many years. The physical impact is immense. Despite this, Chronic fatigue syndrome remains difficult to biologically and medically define, and to treat - even for those most specialized in the condition. World-leading researchers discuss the ongoing challenges and debates, the quest for a diagnostic test, and recent genetic and immunological research.

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[metahacker.livejournal.com]

Interesting, but aggravating. That article pursues "the" cause of CFS. Why is it single-cause? Why isn't it "I had this genetic abnormality and then I got an infection at a time when I already had a lot of unresolved stress causing abnormal immune system response"? That would explain why it's so rare.

(This is a specialized version of my 'golden bullet' rant, wherein most of modern thinking is centered around things having a singular cause, and therefore a singular remedy. Like the evil scientist's lab with the self-destruct button.)

Oh well. At least folks are talking about CFS like it's real now. Next thing you know they'll be treating depressed people like people!