People with chronic fatigue syndrome, also known as myalgic encephalomyelitis, appear to have eight genetic signals that differ from those without the condition
The problem with the name is the focus on fatigue. Yes, fatigue is a huge part of it, but there are many more symptoms, some of which can be as debilitating or more debilitating than the fatigue.
For example, many people with ME/CFS experience POTS and other autonomic dysfunction.
Aren’t both terms criticized? There is no inflammation (proven) so the term -itis is objectively wrong.
CFS can be dismissive but at least describes the symptoms somewhat accurately from everything I’ve read.
Though I’m not affected by the disease so my authority on this subject is zero.
The problem with the name is the focus on fatigue. Yes, fatigue is a huge part of it, but there are many more symptoms, some of which can be as debilitating or more debilitating than the fatigue.
For example, many people with ME/CFS experience POTS and other autonomic dysfunction.