Table 1 Symptoms at the time of referral (n = 58)
| Â | Total n (%) | Females n (%) | Males n (%) | P* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Headache | 41 (71) | 32 (73) | 9 (64) | .74 |
Myalgia | 40 (69) | 33 (75) | 7 (50) | .10 |
Arthralgia | 30 (52) | 25 (57) | 5 (36) | .22 |
Flu-like symptoms | 37 (64) | 32 (73) | 5 (36) | .023 |
Frequent sore throat | 27 (47) | 23 (52) | 4 (29) | .14 |
Tender lymph nodes | 11 (19) | 9 (21) | 2 (14) | 1.00 |
Visual disturbances | 22 (38) | 18 (41) | 4 (29) | .53 |
Dizziness | 42 (72) | 33 (75) | 9 (64) | .50 |
Paresthesia | 24 (41) | 21 (48) | 3 (21) | .12 |
Muscle weakness | 47 (81) | 37 (84) | 10 (71) | .43 |
Photo/phonophobia | 35 (60) | 32 (73) | 3 (21) | .001 |
Reduced stress tolerance | 52 (91) | 42 (96) | 10 (77) | .072 |
Reduced sleep quality | 37 (64) | 29 (66) | 8 (57) | .75 |
Increased need of sleep | 51 (89) | 39 (89) | 12 (86) | 1.000 |
Depression | 23 (40) | 17 (39) | 6 (43) | 1.000 |
Anxiety | 21 (37) | 17 (40) | 4 (29) | .54 |
Concentration problems | 56 (97) | 43 (98) | 13 (93) | .43 |
Memory problems | 45 (78) | 37 (84) | 8 (57) | .06 |
Confusion | 18 (32) | 13 (30) | 5 (39) | .74 |
Word finding problems | 36 (63) | 28 (64) | 8 (62) | 1.00 |
Palpitations | 24 (41) | 20 (46) | 4 (29) | .36 |
Fainting | 14 (25) | 11 (25) | 3 (23) | 1.000 |
Respiratory problems | 14 (25) | 12 (27) | 2 (15) | .48 |
Frequent micturition during night | 25 (44) | 21 (48) | 4 (31) | .35 |
Changed temperature regulation | 28 (49) | 26 (59) | 2 (15) | .010 |
Night sweating | 24 (42) | 18 (41) | 6 (46) | .76 |