Myalgic Encephalomyelitis

Myalgic Encephalomyelitis - M.E.

The Symptoms:

1. Persistent fatigue that does not improve with bed rest or sleep and is severe enough to reduce average daily activity by at least 50% for at least six months.
2. Muscle weakness and pain, especially in the shoulders, upper arms, thighs
3. Muscle twitching
4. Blurred vision
5. Numbness/pins and needles
6. Tender swollen lymph nodes, particularly underarms and neck
7. Joint pain
8. Poor circulation (cold hands and feet)
9. Chronic sore throat, often with recurrent flu-like symptoms
10. Irritable bowel syndrome
11. Sensitivities (to light, touch, food, chemicals, perfume, paint etc.)
12. Alteration of taste and smell
13. Headaches
14. Rashes
15. Dryness of mucous membranes (throat, mouth ,eyes)
16. Mouth ulcers
17. Uncomfortable or frequent urination
18. Poor concentration
19. 'Foggy' thinking
20. Difficulty speaking and choosing words appropriately (for example saying, black when you mean white)
21. Poor memory
22. Interrupted sleep patterns
23. Depression
24. Mood swings, anxiety
25. Brain fog
26. Inability to control your temperature

Not everyone with ME experiences every single one of these symptoms and there may be a few that i have missed out.
Thank you for reading xx