According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), patients with ME/CFS often have comorbid conditions associated with symptoms that may overlap or worsen those related to ME/CFS. Common comorbidities include:
Fibromyalgia
Irritable bowel syndrome
Depression
Anxiety
Allergies and chemical sensitivities
In addition, identifying and excluding differential diagnoses for ME/CFS is important. Although not a complete list, some of these include:
- Adrenal Insufficiency
- Anemia
- Celiac disease
- Depression
- Fibromyalgia
- HIV infection and AIDS
- Hypothyroidism
- Lyme disease
- Multiple sclerosis
- Obstructive sleep apnea
- Orthostatic Hypotension
- Polymyalgia rheumatica
- Postural tachycardia syndrome
Restless Legs Syndrome
Read more about the differential diagnoses of ME/CFS.
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Cite this: Michael Stuart Bronze. Fast Five Quiz: Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (Myalgic Encephalomyelitis) - Medscape - Jan 01, 2022.
