Chronic Fatigue

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what are the other names

myalgic encephalomyelitis

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s/s

fatigue over 6 months, PEM, orthostatic intolerance, muscle weakness, muscle/joint pain, brain fog, headaches, sore throat, fever, fluctuating symtpoms

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pathophysiology of chronic fatigue

dysregulation of nervous, immune, hormornal, autonomic

cognitive: decrease short memory, concentration, forgetfullness

CV: decrease of BP, HR, lighthead, dizzy

MSK: pain/weakness, joint pain with no swelling/redness,

energy/sleep: increase fatigue, PEM

pulmonary: SOB

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diagnosis

  1. chronic fatigue over 6 months

  2. significant impact on daily activites and work

  3. 4 of these s/s: PEM, non-restorative sleep, impaired memory/concentration, muscle or joint pain, HA, tender lymph nodes, recurrent sore throat