Functioning in Individuals with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Author Information
Author(s): Molly M Brown, Jason Leonard A
Primary Institution: DePaul University
Hypothesis
Individuals with chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) experience increased impairment when co-occurring with multiple chemical sensitivity (MCS) and fibromyalgia (FM).
Conclusion
The study found that individuals with CFS who also have MCS and FM experience greater impairment than those with CFS alone.
Supporting Evidence
- Individuals with CFS alone had a mean physical functioning score of 53.61.
- Those with CFS-MCS had a mean physical functioning score of 42.50.
- Participants with CFS-FM had a mean physical functioning score of 40.56.
- Individuals with CFS-MCS-FM had a mean physical functioning score of 32.89.
Takeaway
People with chronic fatigue syndrome can feel even worse if they also have other conditions like multiple chemical sensitivity and fibromyalgia.
Methodology
The study analyzed various outcome measures in individuals with CFS, MCS, FM, and combinations of these conditions.
Participant Demographics
Participants included individuals diagnosed with chronic fatigue syndrome, with some also having multiple chemical sensitivity and fibromyalgia.
Statistical Information
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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