2nd February 2024

What is it?

Also known as Myalgia Encephalomyelitis, it is a complex disorder with chronic fatigue and multiple other somatic symptoms. It is accompanied by cognitive dysfunction and an inability to carry on with day-to-day activities. For a diagnosis to be reached, symptoms should last for 6 months. It is included in the ICD 11 under the section on Neurological problems. It is not a psychological illness.