Barry
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News from Doctors with ME
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https://doctorswith.me/nice-gp-upda...uBBhnXfi_TnrqJO4i9FsC8X9ZgOtRAkgf6U0xB6MFV-gU
Isn't this stretching the truth somewhat? ...
If I'm right about the above, then doesn't this advisory from DwME discredit their competence, and the validity of their message? Just reinforcing the notion of it being opinion based, without real scientific underpinning?
More harm than good?
News from Doctors with ME
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https://doctorswith.me/nice-gp-upda...uBBhnXfi_TnrqJO4i9FsC8X9ZgOtRAkgf6U0xB6MFV-gU
Putting it into Practice: What NICE ME/CFS means for GPs
Isn't this stretching the truth somewhat? ...
No matter what we might think, from a clinical perspective surely it is still a diagnosis of exclusion? Until we have a positive biomarker, then it cannot be a positive diagnosis?ME/CFS is a positive diagnosis based on its clinical features. While it is important to rule out other potential causes for symptoms and to look for comorbidities, it is not a diagnosis of exclusion. NICE states that the four main symptoms of ME/CFS are:
- Debilitating fatigue that is worsened by activity, is not caused by excessive cognitive, physical, emotional or social exertion, and is not significantly relieved by rest.
- Post Exertional Malaise.
- Unrefreshing sleep or sleep disturbance.
- Cognitive difficulties or ‘brain fog’.
If I'm right about the above, then doesn't this advisory from DwME discredit their competence, and the validity of their message? Just reinforcing the notion of it being opinion based, without real scientific underpinning?
More harm than good?
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