PEMdx Type and Severity

This questionnaire helps estimate what may be contributing to crashes and how severe they appear to be. It looks at triggers, timing, symptoms, and recovery patterns.

What tends to bring on a crash?

Physical activityMental activity, such as reading, concentrating, or computer workEmotional stress or upsetting situationsStanding, walking, or being uprightHeatNoise, light, crowds, or overstimulation

When the crash starts and how long it lasts

After you overdo it, how soon do you usually start to feel worse?

Once a crash starts, how long does it usually last?

How long does it usually take to get back to your usual baseline?

How much activity does it usually take to bring on a crash?

When a crash happens, how bad does it usually get?

During a crash, how much does it interfere with daily life?

How often do these crashes happen for you?

What does the crash usually feel like?

Heavy or hard-to-move arms or legsExtreme exhaustionBrain fogFlu-like feeling or feeling sick all overWeaknessRacing heart or pounding heartbeatDizziness or feeling like you might faintFeeling like you cannot get a satisfying breathHead pressureYou feel better when lying downAdrenaline rushes or sudden surgesTired but unable to settle downTrouble sleeping after overdoing itSensory overloadStress seems to trigger this kind of crash

What seems to help you recover?

Lying down helps you feel better

Fluids or salt seem to help

Resting in a calm, quiet place helps

Sleep helps you recover

Results

Complete the questionnaire to see what may be contributing to your crashes and how severe they appear to be.