Figure 1. Most Troubling Symptoms in ME/CFS and Long COVID Patients. The bar graph shows the frequency of symptoms reported by patients with ME/CFS (blue) and Long COVID (red), ordered based on the frequency in Long COVID patients. https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2024.11.27.24317656v1.full.pdf
🧠 ME/CFS 101: What is Cognitive Impairment? Cognitive impairment is common for those with ME/CFS. This includes: ➡️ Slower reaction times ➡️ Difficulty with memory & focus ➡️ Trouble processing information quickly ➡️ Low cognitive stamina ➡️ Word finding difficulties Cognitive challenges can worsen with PEM and orthostatic stress. Learn More 🎥: https://loom.ly/ouYbrjA Stay tuned for more insights in our ME/CFS 101 series! 💬 #MECFS #LongCOVID #InvisibleIllness #MECFS101 Open Medicine Foundation
🌙 ME/CFS 101: What is Unrefreshing Sleep? Sleep disturbances are common in ME/CFS, affecting over 90% of those diagnosed. Sleep can be abnormal in quality (light, restless, interrupted, heavy) and in duration/timing (delayed, prolonged, irregular). Dr. Bateman further explains Unrefreshing Sleep and provides management guidance in this video: https://loom.ly/6Ss8msI Stay tuned for more insights in our ME/CFS 101 series! 💬 #MECFS #UnrefreshingSleep #LongCOVID #InvisibleIllness #MECFS101