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March 30th, 2011

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"The November Factor": ME/CFS and the Flu that's Not Flu"If robbery is taking without permission, CFS could be the greatest thief of all. Certainly much has been stolen - the energy to go to work, to play with your children, the ability to enjoy reading a book, the luxury of a refreshing sleep," writes Dr. Bell."But often the robbery goes unreported... Because fatigue is something to be ashamed of in our society" - and until the day ME/CFS becomes understood, it can be written off first as flu and then depression. read more »

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