Post-exertional malaise

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Post Exertional Malaise (PEM) is a worsening of many ME/CFS symptoms as a result of physical or mental exertion. It is often referred to as "The Marker" by patients, ME/CFS organizaitons, and clinicians and researchers that work in the ME/CFS field.[1][2]

Published Studies[edit | edit source]

  • Post-exertion malaise in chronic fatigue syndrome: symptoms and gene expression[3]

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References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ Fighting Fatigue: Post-Exertional Malaise – A Hallmark Symptom of ME/CFS
  2. ↑ Health Rising: Symptoms
  3. ↑ Post-exertion malaise in chronic fatigue syndrome: symptoms and gene expression - Taylor & Francis Online - Fatigue: Biomedicine, Health & Behavior
  4. ↑ Post-Exertion Malaise: The Intersection of Biology and Behavior - Dr. Dane Cook, Solve ME/CFS, November 2015 youtube

post-exertional malaise (PEM) - A notable exacerbation of symptoms brought on by small physical or cognitive exertions. PEM may be referred to as a "crash" or "collapse" and can last for days or weeks. Symptoms can include cognitive impairments, muscle pain, trouble remaining upright (orthostatic intolerance), sleep abnormalities, and gastro-intestinal impairments, and others.

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