View from the Trenches of Myalgic Encephalomyelitis

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Myalgic Encephalomyelitis is a devastating debilitating disease. Diagnosis is not to be taken lightly. I contracted ME in 1989. Not only do I battle ME, I also battle the systemic bias by advocating for better understanding.

About Colleen Steckel: ME-ICC Info

Sudden onset Myalgic Encephalomyelitis 1989. Advocating for adoption of ME-ICC to improve patient outcomes & quality research. Info includes ME/CFS, CFS, Long COVID. chronic Lyme & other marginalized diseases. Not to be considered medical advice.

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