Rivka - very well expressed. For decades - with no identified physical cause - ME was attributed to psychological factors - undoubtedly because the vast majority of those affected were women. With the publication of the 2015 National Academy of Sciences Report, that myth, while unfortunately still believed by some, has been scientifically debunked. As you point out, research funding, despite having just been increased, continues at a pitifuly low level - absolutely inexcusable.
Rivka - very well expressed. For decades - with no identified physical cause - ME was attributed to psychological factors - undoubtedly because the vast majority of those affected were women. With the publication of the 2015 National Academy of Sciences Report, that myth, while unfortunately still believed by some, has been scientifically debunked. As you point out, research funding, despite having just been increased, continues at a pitifuly low level - absolutely inexcusable.