The twisted irony of this illness

January 29, 2011 by cfssufferer:

The twisted irony of this illness involves the very instrument needed to research this disease being affected- the brain. This circular quandary is one of the most frustrating elements of this disease and leaves one often feeling helpless.

One could cope with a predominantly physically crippling disease or even a solely neurological disease.

One could rely on the unaffected bodily function- i.e. mind or body. ME/CFS patients are not so lucky.

I would love to passionately pursue some athletic or intellectual endeavour however the nature of this illness prohibits precisely both of these avenues. Read more>>