Diagnosed today,

the simple summary of difference in diagnosis is that in fibromyalgia, pain is the dominating symptom but in chronic fatigue/ME, fatigue is the major symptom, although there are obviously symptom overlaps . What has your GP advised so far, or what have you tried yourself.....do look into asking about onward referral if you have access to a specialist CFS service in your area. I am awaiting my first appointment despite never being given a diagnosis by my GP nor any solutions to my symptoms ,often you have to try things for yourself...but can understand how difficult it is to be self-employed and a parent ,as my problems also started after having kids.

thanks. this is what i tried telling my GP, tiredness/fatigue is my main problem and the reason i first went to him. will see if i can get a referrla as there is a specialist team 35 minutes from here.

Very surprised that a doctor thinks Fibro covers ME..They are 2 distinct diagnoses and while you can have both, one diagnosis doesn't cover both. There would not be 2 different names and criteria for each. I was diagnosed with ME and not fibro. My trigger spots did not meet the criteria for fibro, but my fatigue, burning skin, nerve problems and brain fog did meet criteria for CFS/ME