Table 1 Chronic co-morbidities at 10% or greater prevalence among the 42 participants
Category or Condition | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
Chronic pain syndromes (any) | 31 | 74% |
   Extremity pain | 17 | 40% |
   Headache (all but one with migraine) | 16 | 38% |
   Abdomen | 15 | 36% |
   Complex regional pain syndrome | 5 | 12% |
Gastrointestinal dysmotility (any) | 31 | 74% |
   Gastroesophageal reflux disease and/or chronic nausea | 23 | 55% |
   Colonic (irritable bowel syndrome, constipation, diarrhea) | 17 | 40% |
Other functional or autonomic-related conditions (any) | 24 | 57% |
   Abnormal heart rate | 11 | 26% |
   Abnormal temperature regulation | 7 | 17% |
   Dizziness | 6 | 14% |
   Tinnitus | 5 | 12% |
Mental health disorders (any) | 13 | 31% |
   Depression | 10 | 24% |
All cognitive disorders (any, including attention deficit) | 15 | 36% |
   Mental retardation or learning disabilities | 13 | 31% |
   Autistic spectrum disorder | 4 | 10% |
Other conditions | Â | Â |
   Any neuromuscular disorder (non cognitive) | 18 | 43% |
   Chronic fatigue or exercise intolerance | 23 | 55% |