A Special Problem: Allodynia
Allodynia is the kind of pain that will come from something that’s not truly painful. With this condition, the temperatures that will not bother healthy individuals could cause extreme pain in patients with ME/CFS.
Therefore, placing an ice peak in your hot forehead may not be a good idea. In this case, you should opt for gentler methods, such as using a cold washcloth, as this won’t shock your system.
Another thing that patients could suffer from is thee mechanical allodynia, which is a pain that results from anything that will move across the skin, including air. Therefore, even an air conditioner or fan that blows right off you could trigger a significant amount of pain.
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