Kalliope
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Chronic Lyme disease may be a misdiagnosis of chronic fatigue syndrome
CFS, also sometimes known as myalgic encephalomyelitis, is itself a controversial condition: some think it involves immune system problems, perhaps triggered by an infection, while others believe psychological factors may contribute.
“I think most people who think they have chronic Lyme disease in the UK probably don’t,” said Sarah Logan of the Hospital for Tropical Diseases in London. “There’s so much stigma associated with chronic fatigue. Our treatments and support network [for CFS] are not great.” Logan says she sees at least two people a week in her clinic who have self-diagnosed themselves with chronic Lyme disease in the UK.
CFS, also sometimes known as myalgic encephalomyelitis, is itself a controversial condition: some think it involves immune system problems, perhaps triggered by an infection, while others believe psychological factors may contribute.
“I think most people who think they have chronic Lyme disease in the UK probably don’t,” said Sarah Logan of the Hospital for Tropical Diseases in London. “There’s so much stigma associated with chronic fatigue. Our treatments and support network [for CFS] are not great.” Logan says she sees at least two people a week in her clinic who have self-diagnosed themselves with chronic Lyme disease in the UK.