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ahimsa

That photo is from a story where this guy broke the world record for one person walking the most dogs at one time.

You can tell from this photo that holding onto the leashes for so many dogs a one time is not an easy task!

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ahimsa

Realistically, though, there are not nearly enough dogs - only 38? - to represent all the ME/CFS symptoms.

The attached chart lists 39 symptoms that are "made worse due to physical or cognitive exertion" (from a study on PEM, post exertional malaise)

Chart from a research study with the title "Symptoms made worse due to physical or cognitive exertion." The chart has other data but only the first column, the list of symptoms, is relevant for this post. 1. Reduced stamina and/or functional capacity 2. Physical fatigue 3. Cognitive exhaustion 4. Problems thinking 5. Unrefreshing sleep 6. Muscle pain 7. Insomnia 8. Muscle weakness/instability 9. Temperature dysregulation 10. Flu-like symptoms 11. Aches all over your body 12. Physically fatigued while mentally wired 13. Dizziness 14. Gastro-intestinal problems 15. Headaches 16. Ataxia 17. Increased heart rate/palpitations 18. Weak or stiff neck 19. Joint pain 20. Problems with speech 21. Sore throats 22. Muscle twitching 23. Night sweats and chills 24. Sore eyes 25. Nerve pain 26. Sore lymph nodes 27. Nausea 28. Tinnitus 29. Trouble breathing 30. Neurological symptoms 31. Excessive sleep 32. Loss of appetite 33. Migraines 34. Cardiac pain and/or arrhythmia 35. Brain twangs 36. Severe burning sensation all over skin 37. Paralysis/inability to move 38. Premenstrual symptoms 39. Decreased heart rate source = https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6468435/
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@ahimsa_pdx the length of that article fills me with angst and ennui but no anxiety

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