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]
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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]
Impact[edit | edit source]
Notable studies[edit | edit source]
See also[edit | edit source]
- Post-exertional malaise
- Myalgic encephalomyelitis
- Chronic fatigue syndrome
- Flare-up
- Sensory overload
- Disability
Learn more[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 NICE Guideline Development Group (October 29, 2021). "Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (or Encephalopathy)/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome:diagnosis and management. NICE guideline". National Institute for Health and Care Excellence.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Carruthers, BM; van de Sande, MI; De Meirleir, KL; Klimas, NG; Broderick, G; Mitchell, T; Staines, D; Powles, ACP; Speight, N; Vallings, R; Bateman, L; Bell, DS; Carlo-Stella, N; Chia, J; Darragh, A; Gerken, A; Jo, D; Lewis, DP; Light, AR; Light, KC; Marshall-Gradisnik, S; McLaren-Howard, J; Mena, I; Miwa, K; Murovska, M; Stevens, SR (2012), Myalgic encephalomyelitis: Adult & Paediatric: International Consensus Primer for Medical Practitioners (PDF), ISBN 978-0-9739335-3-6