Some people with ME/CFS may have lowered pain thresholds as well.

It could also mean your body is having a harder time than usual overcoming longer-term pathogens.

Longer-Term Pathogens?

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What Are Lymph Nodes?

In FMS, the lymph that should easily pass through seems to get backed up.

Have you been sick recently or exposed to someone who was sick?

Are you more tired than usual?

Note any changes in symptoms and talk to your healthcare provider about it.

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