Table 2 Symptom list
SymptomsUnder 12 yearsOver 12 yearsp Value
No with symptom (%)No with symptom (%)
Post-exertional malaise26/26 (100)135/140 (96.4)1
Unrefreshing sleep24/26 (92)134/140 (95.7)0.6
Subjective memory problems21/28 (75)116/139 (83.6)0.29
Headaches21/26 (80.8)106/141 (75.2)0.6
Muscle pain19/27 (70.4)103/141 (73.1)0.82
Abdominal pain16/26 (61.5)68/138 (49.3)0.29
Tender lymph nodes13/26 (50)62/140 (44.3)0.67
Joint pain16/27 (59.2)94/140 (67.1)0.51
Sore throat16/26 (61.5)80/140 (57.1)0.83
Dizziness13/26 (50)79/137 (57.7)0.52
Nausea14/27 (51.9)81/139 (58.3)0.67
Noise sensitivity10/26 (38.5)48/136 (35.3)0.82
Light sensitivity7/27 (25.9)33/136 (24.3)0.81
Hypersensitivity to touch1/26 (3.85)20/137 (14.6)0.2