Symptoms of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Symptoms vary from person to person. They include:

• Unexplained, new onset, persistent fatigue that is not relieved with bed rest and often worsens with physical or mental activity
• Muscle aches over six months
• Joint pain without swelling or redness over six months
• Headaches over six months
• Trouble with short-term memory or concentration
• Forgetfulness or confusion
• Irritability, anxiety , panic attacks, mood swings, or depression
• Sore throat over six months
• Tender lymph nodes over six months
• Trouble sleeping or not feeling refreshed after sleep over six months
• Prolonged fatigue lasting 24 hours or more after exercise
• Visual disturbances: eyes sensitive to light, blurring, pain
• Reduced activities (social, job-related, educational, and personal)
• Dizziness, balance problems, or fainting
• Brain fog
• Chills and night sweats
• Allergies or sensitivities to foods, chemicals, odors, medications, or noise
• Irritable bowel