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Multiple Sclerosis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome overlap: When two common disorders collide.

Tarek A-Z K Gaber¹, Wah Wah Oo², Hollie Ringrose³

¹Neurological Rehabilitation, Wrightington Wigan and Leigh NHS Trust, Wigan, UK.

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Summary

Fatigue is a common challenge in Multiple Sclerosis (MS). This study found that Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS/ME) may coexist with MS in some patients, potentially requiring different management strategies.

Keywords:

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Multiple Sclerosis fatigue myalgic encephalitis

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Background:

Fatigue is a primary cause of disability in Multiple Sclerosis (MS) patients, often posing management challenges.
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS/ME) is another prevalent cause of fatigue, particularly in middle-aged females, a demographic also commonly affected by MS.

Observation:

A retrospective study screened 64 MS patients for CFS/ME symptoms.
Nine patients (14%), all female, met the diagnostic criteria for CFS/ME, exhibiting symptoms not solely attributable to their MS.

Findings:

The study identified a potential coexistence of Multiple Sclerosis and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/Myalgic Encephalomyelitis in a subset of patients.
A significant percentage of MS patients screened also presented with symptoms consistent with CFS/ME, suggesting a possible overlap.

Implications:

Recognizing CFS/ME as a potential comorbidity in MS patients can lead to more accurate diagnoses and tailored treatment plans.
This finding may encourage a re-evaluation of fatigue management strategies for individuals with MS, considering the possibility of co-occurring CFS/ME.