PLEASE see your doctor for any advice, treatment, or complications from this list of symptoms.
The following are some of the symptoms that may wax and wane:
PHYSIOLOGICAL PROBLEMS:
__ recurrent flu-like illness (nausea)
__ recurrent sore throats, chronic infections, high viral load - immune deficiency
__ painful lymph nodes under the neck and arms
__ muscle and joint aches with tender and trigger points - up to 18 of them
__ night/day sweats or low grade fevers, temperature intolerance
__ chills
__ severe nasal and other allergies
__ irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
__ weight change
__ severe PMS
__ yeast infections
__ rashes and itching
__ uncomfortable or frequent urination
__ heart palpitations
__ chest pains (non-cardiac)
__ low or high blood pressure
__ temporomandibular joint dysfunction (in the jaw)
__ dry eyes and mouth
__ severe and debilitating fatigue - chronic fatigue syndrome
__ widespread chronic pain- like Fibromyalgia
__ other chronic illness(es) usually present (like asthma, hypoglycemia, p.o.t.s., thyroid disease, etc.)
__ numbness in the limbs, not painful like pins & needles
__ painful swelling in the hands, ankles, feet
__ GERDs (gastro-esophageal reflux disorder)
__ widespread body pain during/after physical exertion/weather change, etc..
__ upper body/neck feels like spine can't support it
COGNITIVE FUNCTION PROBLEMS:
__ attention deficit disorder
__ spatial disorientation
__ memory disturbance
__ calculation difficulties
__ communication difficulties (problems speaking, confusing words)
PSYCHOLOGICAL PROBLEMS:
__ depression
__ anxiety disorder/ panic attacks
__ emotional lability (mood swings) crying spells or rage
OTHER NERVOUS SYSTEM PROBLEMS:
__ sleep disturbances
__ headaches/migraines
__ changes in visual acuity
__ numb or tingling feelings
__ burning sensations
__ light headedness
__ feeling 'spaced out'
__ dizziness/balance problems
__ frequent unusual nightmares and disturbing dreams
__ tinnitus (ringing in the ears) itching, ear ache, bug like crawling sensation
__ difficulty in moving your tongue to speak
__ severe muscle weakness
__ susceptibility to muscle, tendon, ligament injury
__ intolerance to bright lights
__ intolerance to alcohol or certain foods
__ intolerance to sound
__ sensitivity to medications and their side-effects
__ alteration of taste, smell, and hearing
__ insomnia
__ inability to achieve stage 4 restorative sleep
__ morning stiffness in the muscles and joints
__ restless leg syndrome
__ muscle spasms
__ muscle quakiness and shivering during/after activity or exercise
__ sleep paralysis (related to stage 4 sleep deprivation)