CFS CFS Symptoms and Daily Living

Question 1

Which symptom is considered the hallmark of CFS that distinguishes it from general fatigue?

Accepted Answer

Post-exertional malaise (PEM)

Answer

Chronic insomnia

Answer

Persistent headache

Answer

Muscle weakness

Question 2

What is 'orthostatic intolerance' commonly experienced by CFS patients?

Accepted Answer

Worsening symptoms when upright or standing

Answer

Difficulty tolerating bright lights

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Inability to tolerate cold temperatures

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Sensitivity to certain foods

Question 3

How long must debilitating fatigue persist before a CFS diagnosis is typically considered in adults?

Accepted Answer

6 months

Answer

2 weeks

Answer

1 month

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1 year

Question 4

Which cognitive symptom commonly described by CFS patients is sometimes called 'brain fog'?

Accepted Answer

Cognitive impairment affecting memory and concentration

Answer

Aphasia

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Hallucinations

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Severe depression

Question 5

What sleep-related issue do many CFS patients paradoxically experience despite feeling exhausted?

Accepted Answer

Unrefreshing sleep despite adequate duration

Answer

Hypersomnia only

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REM sleep disorder exclusively

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Sleepwalking

Question 6

Which sensory sensitivity is frequently reported by people with CFS?

Accepted Answer

Hypersensitivity to light, sound, or smell

Answer

Loss of taste

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Color blindness

Answer

Loss of proprioception