ME: Challenge the myths, champion the facts!

On World ME day 12 May 2025 we invite you to join us in debunking 6 of the myths about Myalgic Encephalopmyelitis (ME/CFS)

Myth 3: You can exercise your way to recovery from ME

Fact: Exercise can be dangerous for people with ME.

Unlike other chronic conditions where exercise can help, structured exercise programs often make ME symptoms worse as patients end up pushing themselves too far.

In the past, graded exercise therapy (GET) was recommended, but after reviewing the evidence, health organisations like NICE in the UK and the CDC in the US have warned against it. Instead, people with ME are encouraged to pace themselves—balancing activity and rest—to avoid deterioration.

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