Epidemiological characteristics of chronic fatigue syndrome/myalgic encephalomyelitis in Australian patients.
Johnston, Samantha C, Staines, Donald R, Marshall-Gradisnik, Sonya M·Clinical epidemiology·2016
This study looked at 535 Australian patients with ME/CFS to understand who gets the disease and what symptoms they experience. Researchers found that ME/CFS mainly affects middle-aged women who are well-educated, and often starts after infections like the flu or gut illnesses, or during stressful periods. The most common symptoms included extreme fatigue, brain fog, poor sleep, headaches, muscle and joint pain, and sensitivity to temperature changes.