ME is just having young kids

[OhHolyFuck]

So have been having blood tests and investigations for chronic fatigue and pain for over a year, have had doctors say it's in all likelihood ME and to adapt my life as such

Went to a senior doctor last week for what was assumed to be the final 'sign off' and he asked lots of questions about my lifestyle - did I have kids, did I work, did I have support, was I depressed etc

A letter has come through today saying that actually I don't have ME and my life ruining fatigue is 'just' having 2 small kids and working

I am so annoyed - does anyone know what to do from here?

[curcur]

Agree to look into Lyme. I had chronic fatigue and can relate to your symptoms. I'm 10 months into lyme treatment and symptom free. Nor NHS treatment though, they were useless!

[Frazzled2207]

Very rubbish of the doc being so dismissive. I know nothing about ME but sounds like something could be up.

Have you ruled out hypothyroidism? Being diagnosed and treated for that made a massive difference to me.
Do ask your gp for a blood test if you haven't had one.

Failing that, if you can afford it I'd be seeking a private referral of some kind.