Relapse

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A relapse in myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome is .[1][2]

NHS definition[edit | edit source]

Relapse

A sustained and marked exacerbation of symptoms lasting longer than a flare-up and needing a substantial and sustained adjustment to the person's energy management. It may not be clear in the early stages of a symptom exacerbation whether it is a flare‑up or a relapse. Relapses can lead to a long-term reduction in the person's energy limits.[1]

ME/CFS:diagnosis and management. NICE guideline (2021).


The UK's National Health Service definition of a relapse can be found within the 2021 NICE guidelines.[1]

International Consensus Criteria[edit | edit source]

The International Consensus Criteria does not define what a relapse is, but states that relapses can last for days, weeks or longer.[2]

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