What are the symptoms of CFS?

• profound exhaustion exacerbated by minor exercise - everyone has this symptom

Other symptoms which occur commonly are:

• memory and concentration impairment
• an intense, flu-like feeling
• muscle pain
• sleep disturbance
• headaches
• disturbance of balance

Less frequently reported, but still common:

sore throat, painful lymph nodes, depression, nausea, mild fever or chills etc.

The experience of CFS is best described by relating it to a severe dose of influenza or other viral illness which either does not improve, or only partially improves, and lasts for a minimum of six months.