Post-polio case misdiagnosed as ME

by Sleepydust on 28th June 2009

in All ME/ Chronic Fatigue Syndrome And Fibromyalgia News

Recent news from the UK ME Association:

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From the Henley Standard

This news story yet again illustrates the need for doctors to carry out a thorough clinical assessment – involving history, examination and blood tests – before a diagnosis of ME/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome is confirmed.  The medical procedure for doing so is described in detail in section 6 (Diagnostic Assessment) of ‘ME/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/PVFS  An Exploration of the Key Clinical Issues’ – the MEA guidance for health professionals.

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To read the full, original post from the ME Association, please see their news section here…

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