Incidental news correction about ME/CFS

MsUnderstood

MsUnderstood

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In Canada, news articles that include even a crumb of information about ME are few and far between. So, I was encouraged to find the following:

http://lastwordonhockey.com/2018/01/22/montreal-canadiens-carey-price-dealt-with-chronic-fatigue/

Yes, it's a stretch . . . the story talks about how the Montreal Canadiens' (hockey) goalie dealt with chronic fatigue. What's noteworthy is the Editor's correction at the bottom of the article. It states:

"Editors Note: A previous version of this article incorrectly stated that chronic fatigue is a disease. Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrom (sic) is a neuroimmune disease, chronic fatigue is simply a symptom of many illnesses."

The Last Word on Sports network primarily covers professional and college sports in North America; but also football, rugby and tennis worldwide. For me, any situation where a broader segment of society is exposed to even a nugget of truth about ME is one more baby step in the right direction in terms of recognition.
 
MsUnderstood said:
"Editors Note: A previous version of this article incorrectly stated that chronic fatigue is a disease. Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrom (sic) is a neuroimmune disease, chronic fatigue is simply a symptom of many illnesses."
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Happy they did this. I was uncertain he even had ME/CFS but if he did then it should have at least been stated as CFS. And a hockey player with ME, CFS, or ME/CFS is a stretch.
 
MsUnderstood said:
In Canada, news articles that include even a crumb of information about ME are few and far between. So, I was encouraged to find the following:

http://lastwordonhockey.com/2018/01/22/montreal-canadiens-carey-price-dealt-with-chronic-fatigue/

Yes, it's a stretch . . . the story talks about how the Montreal Canadiens' (hockey) goalie dealt with chronic fatigue. What's noteworthy is the Editor's correction at the bottom of the article. It states:

"Editors Note: A previous version of this article incorrectly stated that chronic fatigue is a disease. Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrom (sic) is a neuroimmune disease, chronic fatigue is simply a symptom of many illnesses."
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The media has recently gone back to saying Carey Price had "chronic fatigue syndrome". At first read, I thought perhaps a concussion contributed to the "chronic fatigue (syndrome)", but it appears the concussion happened after the CF(S).

Price is apparently having a horrible season. Some guys just can't get a break. :(
Montreal Gazette said:
Canadiens goaltender Carey Price is still trying to regain his all-world form. In the two games he has played since missing 14 games with a concussion, Price has given up 11 goals and he’s coming off a 6-4 home loss to Washington on Saturday at the Bell Centre.

Price has an 0-5-2 record since his last win on Feb. 4 when the Canadiens defeated Ottawa 4-1. Price, who also missed time earlier this season because of chronic fatigue syndrome, is going through his worst season in the NHL with a 15-24-6 record.

http://montrealgazette.com/sports/detroit-red-wings-at-the-canadiens-five-things-you-should-know

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A similar current article stating Price had "chronic fatigue syndrome": https://www.msn.com/en-ca/sports/nhl/better-luck-next-year-montreal-canadiens-edition/ar-BBKIDv8
 
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