The Olympic sprinter now bedbound for 22 hours a day
Summary
Beth Dobbin, an Olympic sprinter for Great Britain, was diagnosed with myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME), a chronic illness causing extreme fatigue and other symptoms. Since her diagnosis, she spends over 22 hours a day in bed and has been seriously affected by the disease, which began after back-to-back Covid and glandular fever infections.Key Facts
- Beth Dobbin competed for Great Britain in the Tokyo Olympics five years ago.
- She now suffers from ME, also called myalgic encephalomyelitis, which causes severe fatigue, pain, and other symptoms.
- ME symptoms can worsen after small activities or sensory triggers, leading to long periods of exhaustion called "crashes."
- Dobbin spends more than 22 hours daily in bed and has left her house only five times this year.
- Her illness started following Covid and glandular fever infections in 2021-22.
- She experienced worsening symptoms during major athletics events in 2022, including dizziness and loss of leg feeling.
- Doctors confirmed the diagnosis of ME, noting it affects multiple body systems and has no known cure or specific treatment.
- Dobbin rejects the term chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) for her condition, emphasizing its severe impact on her life and athletic performance.
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