ME/CFS, Fibromyalgia & Long COVID

Recognising the Symptoms

Fatigue

• Sleep does not restore energy
• Exhaustion after minimal effort
• Boom and bust energy cycles

Cognitive Difficulties (“Brain Fog”)

• Mental fuzziness or haziness
• Short-term memory problems
• Difficulty focusing or reading

Sleep Disturbances

• Trouble falling or staying asleep
• Vivid or unsettling dreams
• Fragmented or non-restorative sleep

Muscle & Joint Pain

  • Persistent pain in the head, neck, shoulders, and back

  • General muscle soreness or stiffness

  • Joint pain and swelling

Skin Issues

  • Flushed skin or redness

  • Dry, flaky skin

  • Frequent unexplained rashes

Chest & Breathing Symptoms

  • Tenderness or pain in the chest

  • Shortness of breath

  • Irregular heartbeat or palpitations

  • Lumpy or sensitive breast tissue

Mental Health Challenges

• Anxiety and depression
• Mood swings
• Panic attacks or heightened emotional sensitivity

Frequent Spots or Acne

  • Breakouts on the forehead, back, or chest

Female Hormonal Symptoms

  • Worsened symptoms during PMS or menstruation

Heightened Sensitivity

  • Overreaction to bright lights, noise, or strong smells

Nerve-Related Symptoms

  • Tingling or pins and needles

  • Numbness in hands, feet, or limbs

Ear, Nose & Throat

  • Recurring sinus infections or sore throats

  • Bad breath or oral thrush

  • Persistent dry mouth

Digestive & Gut Issues

  • Nausea

  • Bowel irregularities (IBS-like symptoms)

  • Food intolerances or unexplained allergies

  • Bladder issues

Other Common Symptoms

  • Dry eyes and dry mouth

  • Fluctuating body temperature, hot flushes or chills

  • Cold hands and feet

  • Excessive sweating without exertion

Find us

Markland Therapy Centre
112 Market Street
(Side entrance on Church Street)
Westhoughton
Bolton
BL5 3AZ

Telephone

01942 841088

Based in Westhoughton, Lancashire, our Clinic specialises in providing treatments and therapy for people suffering from chronic illnesses that cause severe fatigue and can result in persistent headaches, cognitive issues (brain fog) and poor memory, constant muscle pain and soreness, fibromyalgia and other fatigue related symptoms.

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All of our team are fully insured. Our chartered physiotherapists are all registered with the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy CSP and The Health Care Professions Council HCPC.