Stress

Stress, particularly chronic stress, is considered a potential trigger for ME/CFS. It is also thought to worsen ME/CFS symptoms. ME patients are usually advised to avoid stress wherever possible.

Notable studies

Corticosteroids shifts cytokine profiles to Th2 dominance.

stress Stress can by either physical or psychological, or both. Stress is either 1) a state of emotional or psychological strain or 2) the physical stress (pressure or tension) that a physical object such the human body is placed under, e.g., a stress test is a medical test that monitors the cardiovascular system during strenuous exercise.