Expert opinions are still mixed on this and we still stand by what we wrote then. We have received a lot of feedback on this editorial, accusing us of minimizing people's pain and experiences with this problem. Prejudices against mental disorders still, unfortunately, exist in our society. We have seen the brunt of many of these prejudices by people who are angry because of what we have written below. This saddens us, because the point is obviously being lost on some people.
Mental disorders are very real and very debilitating.
One's false belief that a problem is external, rather than internal, may only cause the pain to increase and last longer. It is time to take a look at the facts. One listing of symptoms for MCS cite over 100 common problems, ranging from headaches to dizziness, to trouble sleeping. Treatments range just as much, dependent as much upon the individual practitioner as anything else. And there are no verifiable, reliable or valid measurements a person can undergo to determine whether or not a person suffers from this ailment.