Tag Archives: post-exertional fatigue

Autonomic nervous system function, activity patterns, & sleep after physical or cognitive challenge in people with CFS

Posted on 11/27/2017 by wames

Research abstract: Autonomic nervous system function, activity patterns, and sleep after physical or cognitive challenge in people with chronic fatigue syndrome, by E Cvejic, CX Sandler, A Keech, BK Barry, AR Lloyd, U Vollmer-Conna, in J Psychosom Res. 2017 Dec;103:91-94 … Continue reading →

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Post-exertional muscle abnormalities in CFS

Posted on 04/09/2015 by wames

Research abstract Background: Post exertional muscle fatigue is a key feature in Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS). Abnormalities of skeletal muscle function have been identified in some but not all patients with CFS. To try to limit potential confounders that might … Continue reading →

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Post-exertional symptom exacerbation follows mental effort in ME/CFS

Posted on 04/26/2014 by wames

Abstract Background: Myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) is a debilitating, long-term condition characterised by extreme fatigue (worsened by exertion), muscle and joint pain, and sleep disturbance. Post-exertional fatigue has been demonstrated previously following physical exercise, but not from mental exertion … Continue reading →

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Delayed recovery in CFS can affect exercise testing results

Posted on 07/03/2013 by wames

Research abstract Objectives  –  Reduced functional capacity and post-exertional fatigue following physical activity are hallmark symptoms of chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) and may even qualify for biomarker status. That these symptoms are often delayed may explain the equivocal results for clinical … Continue reading →

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