Symptoms

This one is more for me than for anyone else to read. Sometimes I find I have illness that I am not sure if it is CFS related or not, for instance yesterday I had some bad stomach pains. So I am putting here a list of symptoms of CFS so that I can refer back to this when I am not sure if something might be CFS related or not, rather than having to google it each time. The list has been made from several medical websites.

Physical and/or mental fatigue

Unrefreshing sleep

Sleep difficulties

Muscle and joint pain

Headaches

Poor concentration and short term memory

Difficulty organising thoughts and finding words

Nausea

Brain fog

Stomach difficulties not dissimilar to Irritable Bowel Syndrome (eg constipation, diarrhoea, bloating, cramps)

Frequent or recurring sore throat

Tender lymph nodes

Chills and night sweats

Sensitivity or intolerance to light, alcohol, loud noise and certain foods

Mood swings

Flu like symptoms

Palpitations

Dizziness

Sweating

Visible muscle twitching

Psychological problems (depression, irritability, panic attacks, anxiety)

Dizziness

Excess sweating

Balance problems

Difficulty controlling body temperature

Jaw pain

Weight loss or gain

Eye pain or dry eyes