At a glance
Receiving proper healthcare and visiting healthcare professionals may be difficult and frustrating for people with ME/CFS. CDC developed tools for people who think they may have ME/CFS, those already diagnosed, and for family members seeking information. The toolkit can help educate people about ME/CFS and about how to manage healthcare provider visits.
About ME/CFS
ME/CFS is a complex illness and symptoms of ME/CFS may seem similar to many other illnesses.
Visiting A Healthcare Provider
Preparing to Discuss ME/CFS with a Healthcare Provider
Before Your Visit
During Your Visit
After a Healthcare Provider Visit for ME/CFS
After Your Visit
A Healthcare Visit Checklist for ME/CFS
A Healthcare Visit Checklist for ME/CFS
Current Medications and Supplements List
Medications and supplements can affect people living with ME/CFS differently than they may affect pe...
Resources for your healthcare provider
These tools provide guidance for healthcare providers on assessing and managing ME/CFS symptoms.
Resources for Healthcare Providers
See clinical resources from CDC below on diagnosis and management of ME/CFS.