Tom Kindlon

Long article on the 'mysterious' illness of NBA star Kristaps Porzingis'

https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/48102994/kristaps-porzingis-mysterious-illness-warriors-uncertain-future

One person has collated just the parts on his health struggles here:
https://www.s4me.info/threads/well-known-famous-people-with-me-cfs-public-thread.31768/post-678954

Viral onset plus all these symptoms suggest ME/CFS as a strong possibility. Best for his long term health I think to take an extended break

#PostExertionalMalaise #PEM #MEcfs #CFS #PwME #MyalgicEncephalomyelitis #ChronicFatigueSyndrome
@mecfs
#POTS @pots

Mar 7 at 5:54pmWeb
Show threadTom KindlonMar 7

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“Doctors told him his POTS was probably caused by the upper respiratory viral illness he contracted while with the Celtics in late February 2025. He sat out eight consecutive games , telling reporters after his return that he was still dealing with "lingering fatigue" because of a lasting problem they weren't able to identify yet.”

#POTS #MEcfs
@mecfs @pots

Show threadTom KindlonMar 7

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"Honestly, as quickly as possible," Porzingis said. ‘Even if I am exhausted out there [on the basketball court], I want to still push myself. ...’”

A natural attitude for a high performance athlete. Unfortunately it’s risky if it is ME/CFS.

#MEcfs #CFS @mecfs @pots

Show threadVereeshMar 7
@tomkindlon @mecfs @pots these stories are so heartbreaking. We become Cassandras, giving info and warnings that the person can't, and won't believe.
Show threadFriekeMar 7

@temporal_spider this! I've mostly stopped that except when asked. It's not appreciated.

@tomkindlon @mecfs @pots

Show threadVereeshMar 7
@Frieke72 @tomkindlon @mecfs @pots yes. We just watch while another one takes the path that inevitably leads to us.
Show threadBrian VastagMar 7
@tomkindlon @mecfs @pots I guess all of us who didn't get diagnoses for years can feel like we were treated just like NBA players.