...thousands of sufferers in the UK who often face months or even years of waiting for a diagnosis, sometimes being dismissed by their GPs as malingerers. Meanwhile, their lives are disrupted by physical and mental fatigue, muscle and joint pain and disturbed sleep patterns. They often have to cope with concentration and memory problems. The combination and severity of symptoms vary from one patient to another, adding to the illness’s complexity and making it difficult to diagnose and treat. It is hoped the research supported by the MRC will identify the biological fingerprints of the illness and this will ultimately lead to a diagnostic test and pave the way for more effective treatments.
Posted on: Fri, 25 Oct 2013 09:59:22 +0000
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