The illness ME/CFS: Patients fight for help
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650,000 people in Germany have ME/CFS. About 70,000 people have it in Austria. The illness is very bad. It affects the nerves and the immune system. The body protects us with the immune system. Many sick people stay in bed all day. They cannot stand light or loud noise. Small movements make the patients feel worse. Experts call this a crash. A crash is a bad reaction after small tasks. Viruses or the corona vaccine can start the illness. The illness often gets worse after corona. Many doctors do not know much about ME/CFS. Some doctors say it is only in the head. This is wrong. There is no lab test for this illness. Doctors cannot heal the illness yet. May 12 is the action day for ME/CFS. People show their problems in public. The government promises more help now. Germany gives 500 million Euro for research. Austria plans a new plan in June. Patients ask for more respect. Often sick people fight with insurance for money. The patients need special help and fast care.
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Definitions
- ME/CFS
- This is a serious physical illness with much tiredness and pain.
- Crash
- A crash is a bad reaction after small tasks.
- Immune system
- The body protects us with the immune system.
People
- Korinna Schumann
- She is the health minister in Austria.
- Winfried Pinggera
- He leads the pension office in Austria.
Locations
- Germany
- This is a country in Europe.
- Austria
- This is a country in Europe.
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