A question was ask – are there significant gender differences with ME/CFS. A partial answer is possible from our citizen science data (Available here). The number of bacteria identify as statistical drops because we are reducing sample sizes. The table below shows the shifts that are seen in common with P < 0.01.
For Symptom of ME/CFS
ME/CFS With IBS
We find differences here.
ME/CFS Without IBS
We found no differences yet (given the sample size)
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Following up from above and noting that there is a gender bias in incidence, we find some differences
Depression
Another condition with a gender association
Symptom: Problems remembering things
This is one of the characteristics of ME/CFS, Long Covid, etc
Symptom: Worsening of symptoms with stress.
Another common symptom of ME/CFS
Other Symptoms with Significant Gender Differences in patterns
Immune Manifestations: Abdominal Pain
Sleep: Unrefreshed sleep
Comorbid: High Anxiety
General: Fatigue
Neurological-Audio: hypersensitivity to noise
DePaul University Fatigue Questionnaire : Unrefreshing Sleep, that is waking up feeling tired
DePaul University Fatigue Questionnaire : Fatigue
Neurocognitive: Brain Fog
Neurocognitive: Problems remembering things
DePaul University Fatigue Questionnaire : Anxiety/tension
General: Myalgia (pain)
Immune Manifestations: Constipation
Post-exertional malaise: Rapid muscular fatigability,
Neuroendocrine Manifestations: Poor gut motility
Comorbid: Restless Leg
Comorbid: Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO)
DePaul University Fatigue Questionnaire : Difficulty finding the right word
DePaul University Fatigue Questionnaire : Mood swings
DePaul University Fatigue Questionnaire : Pain in Multiple Joints without Swelling or Redness
Sleep: Problems falling asleep
Sleep: Problems staying asleep