Rare and uncommon symptoms

Rare and uncommon symptoms of Myalgic encephalomyelitis are those not listed the diagnostic criteria, and are more likely to occur or more likely to be problematic in people with severe M.E.

Rare symptoms that can be particularly problematic include:
 * periodic paralysis or partial paralysis
 * gastroparesis and swallowing difficulties caused by paralysis
 * seizure-like phenomena, or complete or partial seizures
 * cardiovascular symptoms
 * blackouts or loss of consciousness

Learn more

 * Hummingbird Foundation: Comprehensive list of M.E.Sysmtons - Hummingbirds' Foundation
 * Supporting someone with Severe ME sufferer: basic information that carers should find-out Greg Crowhurst (2010)
 * M.E. symptoms - 25% Group

Care Sheets - Severe M.E. Symptoms