Table 3.
Comorbidity of chronic fatigue with other somatic symptoms (n=2494). Values are numbers (percentages)
| Symptom* | Participants with chronic fatigue (n=301) | Participants without chronic fatigue (n=2193) |
|---|---|---|
| Pain related symptoms | ||
| Headache | 38 (12.6) | 112 (5.1) |
| Backache | 46 (15.3) | 75 (3.4) |
| Pain in extremities | 21 (6.9) | 20 (0.9) |
| Abdominal pain | 11 (3.6) | 14 (0.6) |
| Generalised body ache | 21 (7.0) | 11 (0.5) |
| Sensory symptoms | ||
| Tingling-numbness | 20 (6.6) | 21 (1.0) |
| Hot-cold sensations | 7 (2.3) | 8 (0.4) |
| Palpitations | 12 (4.0) | 9 (0.4) |
| Bloating sensation | 9 (3.0) | 27 (1.2) |
| Buming sensation | 3 (1.0) | 3 (0.1) |
*
Symptoms reported as being severe, continuous, or both over the previous two weeks.