A case control study of premorbid and currently reported physical activity levels in chronic fatigue syndrome.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Patients with chronic fatigue syndrome typically report high levels of physical activity before becoming ill. Few studies have examined premorbid and current activity levels in chronically fatigued patients.

Methods

In a case-control study, 33 patients with chronic, unexplained, disabling fatigue attending a university-based clinic specializing in fatigue were compared to 33 healthy, age- and sex-matched controls. Patients rated their activity levels before their illness and currently, using scales designed for this purpose. Controls reported their level of activity of 2 years previously and currently. Chi-square analyses, Student's t tests, and Wilcoxon signed rank tests were used in pair matched analyses.

Results

Compared to healthy controls, patients wit

SUBMITTER: Smith WR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC1647270 | biostudies-literature | 2006 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature