Paywall, https://content.iospress.com/articles/work/wor203175 Sci hub, https://sci-hub.tw/10.3233/WOR-203175
So sad. Both sons came down with ME a year apart at ages 12 and 15. Both severe. The paper written by the mum describes how it has impacted them. I hate this disease with a vengeance.
I hate this disease with a vengeance also. Why can't they sort out what is causing the exertion intolerance: that is the key symptom. What is causing this exertion intolerance?? This is a cruel illness, which operates like an abuser; it destroys the lives of the young and talented.
Yikes, I shower about 2-3x a week as well yet I have considerably better physical abilities. I have an odd mix of impairments.