What it is
Most people improve over time, but for some it lasts many months.
Treatment focuses on managing symptoms, pacing activity, and rehabilitation, sometimes through specialist services.
Common signs
- Extreme tiredness
- Shortness of breath
- Problems with memory and concentration (brain fog)
- Heart palpitations
- Dizziness
- Joint or muscle pain
- Changes to taste or smell
How it is usually diagnosed
- Questions about symptoms
- Tests to rule out other causes, such as blood tests, chest X-ray and ECG
Records worth keeping
Keeping these together makes each appointment easier, especially when you see a new doctor:
- Test results
- A symptom and activity diary
- Specialist service letters
- Rehabilitation notes
Questions to ask your doctor
- Could my symptoms be caused by something else?
- How should I pace my activity?
- Is there a specialist service I can be referred to?
When to get help right away
Call 112 or go to the nearest emergency department if you have:
- Chest pain, severe breathlessness or fainting: call 112
This page is general information. It is not a diagnosis and does not replace a doctor who knows your history. Medfold keeps your records organised; it does not interpret them.