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CFS Symptoms and Daily Living Flashcards

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  1. Which type of pain is most commonly reported by CFS patients?

    Answer: Widespread muscle pain (myalgia) and joint pain (arthralgia)

    CFS patients frequently experience widespread muscle pain (myalgia) and joint pain (arthralgia) without swelling or redness.

  2. What is the typical pattern of CFS symptoms over time for many patients?

    Answer: Fluctuating periods of relative wellness and symptom flares

    CFS often follows a relapsing-remitting pattern with fluctuating periods of better functioning interspersed with symptom flares or crashes.

  3. Which gastrointestinal symptom is commonly associated with CFS?

    Answer: Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) symptoms

    IBS-like symptoms including nausea, abdominal pain, and altered bowel habits are frequently reported alongside CFS.

  4. What does 'functional impairment' mean in the context of CFS assessment?

    Answer: Reduction in the ability to carry out daily activities and work

    Functional impairment in CFS refers to the degree to which the illness limits a person's ability to perform everyday tasks, work, and social activities.

  5. Which symptom pattern helps differentiate CFS from primary depression?

    Answer: PEM and unrefreshing sleep are hallmarks of CFS, less typical of primary depression

    While both conditions involve fatigue, PEM and unrefreshing sleep are hallmarks of CFS that are less characteristic of primary depression, though the conditions can co-occur.

  6. What is 'delayed PEM' in CFS?

    Answer: Symptom worsening that appears 12–48 hours after the triggering activity

    Delayed PEM is common in CFS, where the symptom flare occurs 12–48 hours after the exertion rather than immediately, making it harder to identify the trigger.