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 shift cytokine profiles to Th2 dominance.

See also

• Trauma
• Corticosteroids given during acute viral infection may trigger myalgic encephalomyelitis 

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.