ME/CFS
Outcome unclear
ME/CFS: back to staying in bed all day, asking if colds trigger flares
- Condition
- ME/CFS
- At worst
- Mild (working or studying, with limits)
- Ill for
- Not stated
- Last post
- Dec 2022
In their words
- Condition: ME/CFS
Is it "normal" to have a flare up when you catch a cold?
In context ↗ - At worst: Mild
I've been really good at keeping myself busy and having a manageable routine
In context ↗
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Summary
Crest 49699, a Reddit user with ME/CFS, had been keeping busy with a manageable routine, but they had gotten into staying in bed all day again because they felt so ill. They asked whether it is normal to have a flare-up when catching a cold, and said that although they know it is not their fault, they cannot help feeling useless.
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Their path
They say too little about how ill they were at each step to draw it on the severity scale, so the steps are listed as they describe them. Dates are when they posted.
| When | What happened | Where they were |
|---|---|---|
| — | Managing a routine and keeping busyI've been really good at keeping myself busy and having a manageable routineIn context ↗ | Mild |
| 2022-12-08 | Caught a cold and flared, back to staying in bed all daysuddenly I've gotten into the habit of staying in bed all day again because I feel so illIn context ↗ | Severe |
Symptoms mentioned
Their words about their symptoms
- Anxiety & low mood
I can't help but feel useless
In context ↗