All questions about ME/CFS and long COVID

What is pacing, exactly?

Managing activity to stay within the energy available, so as not to trigger post-exertional malaise.

The full answer, with the sources, is in the guide.

Sources

• NHS: ME/CFS, treatment
• ME Association: What are ME/CFS and long COVID? (summarises the NICE 2021 guideline)
• CDC: Manage ME/CFS

Reviewed 2026-11-09 · next review 2027-11-09