Citizen Science Special Studies

The table below shows the number of taxa/bacteria identified to be significant at < 0.01 level.

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Symptom Taxa Identified As Significant Number Reporting Symptom
General: Fatigue 321 735
Post-exertional malaise: Inappropriate loss of physical and mental stamina, 123 324
Sleep: Unrefreshed sleep 268 621
Neurological-Sleep: Chaotic diurnal sleep rhythms (Erratic Sleep) 173 277
General: Myalgia (pain) 241 268
General: Headaches 260 381
Neurological: Confusion 47 133
Neurological: Impairment of concentration 345 423
Neurological: Short-term memory issues 176 270
Neurological: Disorientation 23 116
Neurological: Difficulty processing information (Understanding) 157 262
Neurological: Word-finding problems 223 355
Neurological-Vision: inability to focus eye/vision 216 253
Neurological: fasciculations 25 84
Neurological-Vision: photophobia (Light Sensitivity) 271 325
Neurological-Audio: hypersensitivity to noise 268 441
Neurological: emotional overload 223 249
Autonomic Manifestations: Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) 7 177
Autonomic Manifestations: light-headedness 31 181
Autonomic Manifestations: nausea 6 159
Autonomic Manifestations: irritable bowel syndrome 321 459
Autonomic Manifestations: urinary frequency dysfunction 18 150
Autonomic Manifestations: palpitations 12 178
Autonomic Manifestations: cardiac arrhythmias 7 81
Post-exertional malaise: Rapid muscular fatigability, 52 220
Post-exertional malaise: Rapid cognitive fatigability, 36 262
Post-exertional malaise: General 36 326
Neuroendocrine Manifestations: subnormal body temperature 173 260
Neuroendocrine Manifestations: sweating episodes 127 212
Neuroendocrine Manifestations: recurrent feelings of feverishness 11 83
Neuroendocrine Manifestations: cold extremities 142 331
Neuroendocrine Manifestations: intolerance of extremes of heat and cold 141 310
Neuroendocrine Manifestations: marked weight change 57 146
Neuroendocrine Manifestations: abnormal appetite 29 96
Neuroendocrine Manifestations: worsening of symptoms with stress. 247 498
Immune Manifestations: tender lymph nodes 37 136
Immune Manifestations: recurrent flu-like symptoms 16 161
Immune Manifestations: general malaise 194 421
Immune Manifestations: new food sensitivities 93 210
Immune Manifestations: medication sensitivities. 116 184
Onset: Sudden 19 108
Onset: Gradual 161 231
Infection: Epstein-Barr virus 193 285
Infection: Mycoplasma 65 128
Comorbid: Multiple Chemical Sensitivity 95 160
Comorbid: Fibromyalgia 14 138
Comorbid: Hypothyroidism 210 302
Neuroendocrine Manifestations: Excessive adrenaline 7 93
Neuroendocrine Manifestations: Paraesthesia (tingling burning of skin) 67 163
Neuroendocrine Manifestations: Muscle weakness 222 267
Neurological: Cognitive/Sensory Overload 76 276
Neurological: Slowed speech 56 128
Neurological-Sleep: Insomnia 300 427
Neurological-Sleep: Vivid Dreams/Nightmares 19 158
Immune Manifestations: Bloating 298 629
Immune Manifestations: Abdominal Pain 264 424
Immune Manifestations: Constipation 254 496
Immune Manifestations: Diarrhea 221 243
Neurological: Difficulty reading 264 335
Neurological: Joint hypermobility 137 200
Immune Manifestations: Alcohol Intolerant 194 333
Neurological-Audio: Tinnitus (ringing in ear) 217 472
Neurological-Sleep: Night Sweats 81 177
Neurological-Sleep: Sleep Apnea 22 129
Neurological: Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) 94 158
Neuroendocrine Manifestations: Dry Eye (Sicca or Sjogren Syndrome) 36 177
Comorbid-Mouth: Dry Mouth 23 177
Infection: Parasite - Other 26 102
Comorbid: Mold Sensitivity / Exposure 25 185
Neurological-Vision: Blurred Vision 115 193
Infection: Human Herpesvirus 6 (HHV6) 79 167
Immune Manifestations: Hair loss 85 262
Neurological-Sleep: Inability for deep (delta) sleep 92 209
Comorbid-Mouth: TMJ / Dysfunction of the temporomandibular joint syndrome 177 257
Comorbid-Mouth: Bruxism - Jaw cleanching / Teeth grinding 192 378
Autonomic Manifestations: Cortisol disorders or irregularity 22 118
Comorbid: Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) 44 274
Comorbid: Inflammatory bowel disease 144 196
Asymptomatic: No Health Issues 121 205
Asymptomatic: Minor Health Issues (a few symptoms only) 14 63
Comorbid: Histamine or Mast Cell issues 177 458
Asymptomatic: Live in house with person with probable microbiome dysfunction 14 83
Neurological: Executive Decision Making (Difficulty making) 271 345
Neuroendocrine Manifestations: Rapid muscular fatiguability 78 204
Gender: Male 200 649
Gender: Female 214 482
Onset: 2010-2020 165 400
Onset: 2000-2010 23 156
Age: 0-10 42 125
Age: 20-30 12 183
Age: 30-40 11 442
Age: 40-50 8 289
Age: 50-60 33 196
Age: 60-70 143 230
Sleep: Need to nap daily 10 160
Sleep: Problems falling asleep 46 294
Sleep: Problems staying asleep 315 476
Sleep: Waking up early in the morning (e.g. 3 AM) 265 421
Sleep: Daytime drowsiness 298 419
Pain: Pain or aching in muscles 87 227
Pain: Joint pain 104 233
Pain: Aching of the eyes or behind the eyes 6 122
Pain: Sensitivity to pain 135 222
Pain: Myofascial pain 32 109
Neuroendocrine: Lost or gained weight without trying 56 179
Neuroendocrine: Cold limbs (e.g. arms, legs hands) 40 236
Neuroendocrine: Feeling hot or cold for no reason 20 203
Neuroendocrine: Feeling like you have a high temperature 33 98
Neuroendocrine: Feeling like you have a low temperature 7 75
Neuroendocrine: Alcohol intolerance 221 314
Immune: Recurrent Sore throat 8 161
Immune: Tender / sore lymph nodes 20 136
Immune: Flu-like symptoms 9 146
Immune: Sensitivity to smell/food/medication/chemicals 199 251
Other: Sensitivity to mold 50 182
Autonomic: Nausea 7 132
Autonomic: Dizziness or fainting 10 146
Autonomic: Irregular heartbeats 74 170
Autonomic: Heart rate increase after standing 10 209
Autonomic: Inability to tolerate an upright position 33 164
Neurocognitive: Problems remembering things 295 520
Neurocognitive: Difficulty paying attention for a long period of time 336 538
Neurocognitive: Difficulty expressing thoughts 78 306
Neurocognitive: Difficulty understanding things 19 277
Neurocognitive: Can only focus on one thing at a time 223 480
Neurocognitive: Unable to focus vision and/or attention 258 364
Neurocognitive: Slowness of thought 305 436
Neurocognitive: Absent-mindedness or forgetfulness 361 481
Neurocognitive: Feeling disoriented 35 181
Post-exertional malaise: Post-exertional malaise 102 346
Post-exertional malaise: Next-day soreness after everyday activities 87 248
Post-exertional malaise: Mentally tired after the slightest effort 11 213
Post-exertional malaise: Physically tired after minimum exercise 84 343
Post-exertional malaise: Physically drained or sick after mild activity 66 278
Post-exertional malaise: Muscle fatigue after mild physical activity 114 339
Post-exertional malaise: Worsening of symptoms after mild physical activity 90 362
Post-exertional malaise: Difficulty reading after mild physical or mental activity 27 240
Official Diagnosis: Autism 91 235
Official Diagnosis: Autoimmune Disease 147 225
Official Diagnosis: Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS/ME) 253 603
Official Diagnosis: Depression 8 123
Official Diagnosis: Irritable Bowel Syndrome 211 410
Official Diagnosis: Mood Disorders 12 74
Joint: Sudden and severe episodes of pain 12 54
Joint: Stiffness and swelling 185 274
Joint: Tenderness 164 222
Immune Manifestations: Mucus in the stool 144 227
Immune Manifestations: Inflammation of skin, eyes or joints 174 304
General: Depression 222 374
Neurocognitive: Brain Fog 240 772
Official Diagnosis: Mast Cell Dysfunction 162 235
Immune Manifestations: Inflammation (General) 110 372
Autonomic: Ocassional Tachycardia (Rapid heart beat) 6 162
Blood Type: O Positive 295 318
General: Sinus issues with headaches 60 151
Comorbid: High Anxiety 251 407
Comorbid: Constipation and Explosions (not diarrohea) 159 203
Official Diagnosis: Allergic Rhinitis (Hay Fever) 196 267
Comorbid: Snoring (NOT Sleep Apnea 167 218
DePaul University Fatigue Questionnaire : Racing heart 19 103
DePaul University Fatigue Questionnaire : Upset stomach 6 148
DePaul University Fatigue Questionnaire : Dizziness 6 109
DePaul University Fatigue Questionnaire : Ringing in the Ears 111 186
DePaul University Fatigue Questionnaire : Tense muscles 18 123
DePaul University Fatigue Questionnaire : Hot or Cold spells 8 104
DePaul University Fatigue Questionnaire : Tingling feeling 12 115
DePaul University Fatigue Questionnaire : Blurred Vision 20 106
DePaul University Fatigue Questionnaire : Abnormal sensitivity to light 13 144
DePaul University Fatigue Questionnaire : Allergies 12 193
DePaul University Fatigue Questionnaire : Muscle weakness 32 185
DePaul University Fatigue Questionnaire : Need to nap during each day 10 139
DePaul University Fatigue Questionnaire : Difficulty staying asleep 14 206
DePaul University Fatigue Questionnaire : Walking up early in the morning (e.g. 3AM) 9 142
DePaul University Fatigue Questionnaire : Slowness of thought 58 159
DePaul University Fatigue Questionnaire : Absent-mindedness 14 190
DePaul University Fatigue Questionnaire : Difficulty finding the right word 13 249
DePaul University Fatigue Questionnaire : Difficulty comprehending Information 15 204
DePaul University Fatigue Questionnaire : Need to have to focus on one thing at a time 56 180
DePaul University Fatigue Questionnaire : Frequently loose train of thought 11 173
DePaul University Fatigue Questionnaire : Difficulty retaining information 27 200
DePaul University Fatigue Questionnaire : Difficulty recalling information 20 233
DePaul University Fatigue Questionnaire : Slow to react 9 119
DePaul University Fatigue Questionnaire : Anxiety/tension 33 251
DePaul University Fatigue Questionnaire : Easily irritated 21 241
DePaul University Fatigue Questionnaire : Does physical activity make you feel worse 48 236
DePaul University Fatigue Questionnaire : Fatigue 54 531
DePaul University Fatigue Questionnaire : Sore Throat 6 85
DePaul University Fatigue Questionnaire : Impaired Memory & concentration 19 388
DePaul University Fatigue Questionnaire : Unrefreshing Sleep, that is waking up feeling tired 20 452
DePaul University Fatigue Questionnaire : Post-exertional malaise, feeling worse after doing activities that require either physical or mental exertion 51 273
Condition: Acne 16 121
Condition: Non-Celiac Gluten Sensitivity 29 121
Condition: ME/CFS with IBS 76 214
Condition: ME/CFS without IBS 96 137
Physical: Amalgam fillings 74 78
Physical: Northern European 111 157
Physical: Long term (chronic) stress 117 157
Physical: Breastfed 7 122
Physical: Pets 14 138
Physical: Good Air Quality 13 48
Physical: Organic Diet 11 90
Physical: Work-Sitting 100 208
Physical: Steps Per Day < 2000 65 104
Physical: Steps Per Day 2000-4000 73 97
Physical: Steps Per Day 4000-8000 12 94
Neuroendocrine Manifestations: Poor gut motility 90 208
Official Diagnosis: COVID19 (Long Hauler) 321 258
Immune Manifestations: Chronic Flatus / Flatulence / gas 32 162

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