SHE had her whole life ahead of her. She was just starting her career as a lecturer in politics at the University of Cape Town, she was active in her church and she took a weekly ballroom dance class.
Now every movement is a struggle.
Paula Jackson was 27 when she was diagnosed with a disabling illness that has left her housebound for the past two years.
Myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME), also known as chronic fatigue syndrome, is a complex disease that makes it challenging for sufferers to perform even simple tasks. Those who have it aren’t just tired – they have crippling fatigue that no amount of rest can cure and even basic chores can leave them exhausted.
