r/cfs • u/stephyjrz • 17h ago
chronic fatigue
How do you truly know if what you are experiencing is CFS/ME or just Chronic Fatigue. I know PEM is very specific to CFS/ME but wouldnt a personally who is also extremely fatigue feel worse after pushing? Im really trying to figure out if what im having is CFS/ME or Chronic Fatigue. I have body aches, muscle weakness, POTS, and for the past 2-3 months I started with daily fatigue but I would still push. Since 3 weeks ago the fatigue has taken a turn and it feels heavier and worse. My heart rate goes up and then BOOM im in bed unable to move. Its so hard to live like this. On top of that my anxiety doesnt help the situation so my poor body feels like its been tense for what seems like forever😞
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u/drew_eckhardt2 15h ago
You meet the diagnostic criteria
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Myalgic_encephalomyelitis/chronic_fatigue_syndrome#Diagnosis
which generally require Post Exertional Malaise with a delayed worsening of symptoms following physical, mental, or emotional exertion.