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Diagnostic Guidelines<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n

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Detailed guidance on the diagnosis of ME can be\u00a0 obtained from:<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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NICE<\/span> – ME\/CFS: diagnosis and management [NG206] October 2021<\/strong><\/h3>\n

This guideline<\/a> covers children, young people and adults. It includes recommendations on diagnosis, assessment and care planning, safeguarding, access to care and managing ME\/CFS and its symptoms.<\/p>\n

Doctors with ME<\/strong>: Putting it into Practice: What NICE ME\/CFS means for GPs<\/a><\/p>\n

ME Association<\/strong>:<\/span> ME\/CFS\/PVFS: an exploration of the key clinical issues<\/h3>\n

the \u2018purple book\u2019<\/a> is updated annually by UK GP Dr Charles Shepherd and neurologist Abhijit Chaudhuri. (Health professionals can contact the MEA for a free copy.)<\/p>\n

Myalgic Encephalomyelitis<\/span> \u2013 adult and pediatric: International Consensus Primer for medical practitioners<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The 2011 International Consensus Primer<\/a> covers criteria, pathophysiology, and diagnostic and treatment protocols and is a later development of the widely accepted Canadian criteria<\/a>: Myalgic Encephalomyelitis\/ Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: A Clinical Case Definition and Guidelines for Medical Practitioners<\/strong> (2005)<\/p>\n

Diagnosing and treating Myalgic Encephalomyelitis<\/span>\/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: – U.S. Clinical coalition v. 2<\/strong><\/h3>\n

A 2021 coalition’s clinician\u2019s guide<\/a>, testing recommendations for suspected ME<\/a> and \u00a0treatment recommendations.<\/a><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/strong>Myalgic Encephalomyelitis\/ Chronic Fatigue Syndrome<\/span>: Diagnosis and management in young people: a primer<\/strong> (2017)<\/p>\n

Although paediatric ME overlaps with adult ME this paediatric primer<\/a> was developed to cover the many unique aspects of the diagnosis and management of paediatric ME\/CFS.<\/p>\n

Physical signs<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

A number of practitioners are exploring the use of physical examination to identify signs of ME:<\/p>\n