Table 3.
Symptom trajectories over time
| Symptom | % decrease in number of episodes per weeka | 95% CI | p Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| All episodes of PESE | 16 | 9%−24% | p < 0.001 |
| PESE related to | |||
| Physical exertion | 29 | 20%−37% | p < 0.001 |
| Cognitive exertion | 20 | 12%−29% | p < 0.001 |
| Emotional exertion | 27 | 14%−39% | p < 0.001 |
| PESE symptoms | |||
| Fatigue | 10 | 0%−19% | p = 0.05 |
|
Cognitive dysfunction or speech & language difficulty |
2 | −12% to 16% | p = 0.8 |
| Breathlessness | 20 | 0%−39% | p = 0.05 |
| Headache or migraine | 21 | 3%−39% | p = 0.02 |
| Musculoskeletal aches, pains, or weakness | 9 | −6% to 23% | p = 0.2 |
| Palpitations | 29 | −5% to 63% | p = 0.1 |
| Number of PESE symptoms | 13 | 5%−21% | p = 0.002 |
| Duration of PESE symptoms | −2 | −14% to 10% | p = 0.7 |
Abbreviations: CI, confidence interval; PESE, post‐exertional symptom exacerbation.
a
Adjusted for age and gender.