Table 3.
Prodromal Symptoms Experienced by Participants
| Symptoms | Number of Patients Reporting Symptom (%) |
|---|---|
|
| |
| Pain | 12 (75%) |
| Generalized body, back, and neck | 8 (50%) |
| Bone | 2 (13%) |
| Knee | 1 (6%) |
| Chest | 1 (6%) |
|
| |
| Brain fog (cloudy, confused, distracted, disoriented, difficulty focusing, memory issues) | 8 (50%) |
|
| |
| Irritability | 7 (44%) |
|
| |
| Extreme fatigue | 6 (38%) |
|
| |
| Anxiety/agitation | 5 (31%) |
|
| |
| Headache | 4 (25%) |
|
| |
| Sleep pattern changes | 4 (25%) |
| Insomnia | 3 (19%) |
| Increased amount of sleep | 1 (6%) |
|
| |
| Weakness/numbness in extremities | 3 (19%) |
|
| |
| Altered bowel movements | 3 (19%) |
|
| |
| Abdominal swelling/distention | 3 (19%) |
|
| |
| Personality changes | 3 (19%) |
|
| |
| Nausea | 3 (19%) |
|
| |
| Each attack is different | 3 (19%) |
|
| |
| Dark urine | 2 (13%) |
|
| |
| Decreased fine motor skills | 2 (13%) |
|
| |
| Muscle weakness | 2 (13%) |
|
| |
| Burning during urination | 1 (6%) |
|
| |
| “Spiking” blood pressure | 1 (6%) |
|
| |
| Skin sensitivity | 1 (6%) |
|
| |
| Feeling of “fullness” | 1 (6%) |
|
| |
| Chest pressure | 1 (6%) |
|
| |
| Appetite changes | 1 (6%) |
|
| |
| Restlessness | 1 (6%) |