The document reports the results of a survey by Action for M.E. and the Association of Young People with M.E. regarding diagnoses of M.E. The survey found that most respondents were diagnosed by their GP (1098), followed by diagnosis by an NHS consultant (973) and private consultant (356). A minority reported being self-diagnosed (139) or diagnosed by other means (67). When asked about time since diagnosis, the largest groups were 2-5 years ago (672) and over 10 years ago (870), followed by 6-10 years (622) and under 2 years (362).

1. Action for M.E. and the
Association of Young
People with M.E.
Survey 2008

2. Part 2
About Your M.E.

3. Part 2:Your M.E.
Question 6. Who diagnosed you with M.E.?
GP (1098)
Consultant - NHS (973)
Consultant - Private (356)
Self-diagnosed (139)
Other (67)

4. Part 2:Your M.E.
Question 7. How long ago were you
diagnosed?
Under 2 years (362)
2 - 5 years (672)
6 - 10 years (622)
More than 10 years (870)