The following resources provide basic diagnostic and treatment information about ME/CFS
The following resources provide more in-depth information about ME/CFS and its diagnosis and management in both adults and children. This includes clinical primers authored by ME/CFS clinical experts from around the world.
Patients with ME/CFS may experience a number of comorbidities. Treating these will not cure ME/CFS but can help decrease the symptom burden. The 2019 ME/CFS Clinician Coalition Handout on the Basics of Diagnosis and Treatment (noted above) contains a list of the common comorbidities. The following resources provide clinical information on diagnosing and managing some of the key comorbidities seen in ME/CFS.
People with ME/CFS who are severely ill, are pregnant, require emergency room services for acute illnesses, or who need to undergo surgery require special medical considerations. The 2014 IACFS/ME Primer, the 2012 ME-ICC Primer, and the 2017 Pediatric Primer contain general information on these topics. Additional information can be found in the following resources:
People with ME/CFS often benefit from various support services, devices, and accommodations. Among these interventions are mobility and positional support devices, school accommodations, work accommodations, home health aids, and even disability resources or support. The following resources provide additional information on these topics:
Accommodations for Work
(US Job Accommodation Network Recommendations)
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