However, FMS is as chronic and disabling as Rheumatoid Arthritis and other similarly crippling illnesses. CFS is usually combined with M.E. because the symptoms are so similar they are difficult to differentiate. However, the main over-riding symptom in M.E. is fatigue. Other common symptoms are muscle fatigue and twitching, clumsiness and balance disturbances and problems with memory loss and lack of concentration. There may be intolerance to alcohol and a constant feeling of being unwell such as recurring sore throats, high temperatures and swollen glands.
Emotional changes are common and include depression, frustration and anxiety.
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