Sly Saint
Senior Member (Voting Rights)
Myalgic encephalomyelitis or chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS)
Read about myalgic encephalomyelitis (chronic fatigue syndrome or ME/CFS). It’s a long-term condition with a wide range of symptoms including extreme tiredness.
I was taking another look at the NHS pages on ME/CFS and it comes up with an option to take a 5minute survey. Obviously this is a general survey but does give you the option to comment on the information currently on the website.
I commented on the diagnosis page
and it also asks about whether you trust information on the NHS website, and if not why not.Guidelines for diagnosing ME/CFS
Guidelines from the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) say doctors should consider diagnosing ME/CFS if all the following apply and are not caused by another condition:
- fatigue (extreme tiredness)
- sleep problems
- issues with thinking and concentration
- symptoms are made worse by physical or mental activity
The NHS only seem to link to the MEA now for further information.............if only the MEA could 'adopt' the latest S4ME info sheet for professionals and get it on the NHS website............