Table 3. Frequency and Percent of Patients reporting Each Symptom on the MSAS.
| Symptom | Frequency | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| Pain | 298 | 100 |
| Lack of energy/fatigue | 272 | 91.3 |
| Feeling drowsy | 199 | 66.8 |
| Difficulty Sleeping | 196 | 65.8 |
| Worrying | 193 | 64.8 |
| Constipation | 185 | 62.1 |
| Numbness/tingling in hands or feet | 167 | 56.0 |
| Feeling sad | 163 | 54.7 |
| Dry Mouth | 161 | 54.0 |
| Feeling irritable | 160 | 53.7 |
| Change in taste | 156 | 52.3 |
| Difficulty Concentrating | 151 | 50.7 |
| Lack of appetite | 151 | 50.7 |
| “I don't look like myself” | 146 | 49.0 |
| Nausea | 133 | 44.6 |
| Hair loss | 130 | 43.6 |
| Feeling bloated | 129 | 43.3 |
| Shortness of breath | 128 | 43.0 |
| Feeling Nervous | 127 | 42.6 |
| Dizziness | 112 | 37.6 |
| Problem with sexual activity or interest | 99 | 33.2 |
| Weight loss | 94 | 31.5 |
| Cough | 92 | 30.9 |
| Swelling of arms and legs | 92 | 30.9 |
| Itching | 82 | 27.5 |
| Difficulty swallowing | 71 | 23.8 |
| Nightmares | 64 | 21.5 |
| Vomiting | 63 | 21.1 |
| Problems with urination | 58 | 19.5 |
| Mouth sores | 49 | 16.4 |
| Urinary accidents | 44 | 14.8 |
| Diarrhea | 34 | 11.4 |