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1/ The problem with Myalgic Encephalomyeltis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome #MECFS is that it seems so ridiculous that exercise could actually make patients worse

How can exercise be so bad for #pwME but so good for almost every other serious illness?

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2/ New study by @4WorkWell @sunsopeningband et al shows that #MECFS patients have metabolic defects that cannot be explained by exercise phobias, deconditioning or 'illness beliefs'

#pwME have reduced oxygen consumption during exercise tests
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3/ #pwME have an impaired ability to increase their oxygen consumption during exercise

This is entirely different to every other disease we know including cardiovascular disease, lung disease, end-stage renal disease, hypertension & cystic fibrosis

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