Does this feel like a mito crash?

Answer five quick questions about what changed, what came before it, and how recovery is going. In a few minutes, you’ll get an immediate pattern summary and practical next steps.

About this episode

What changed?

Choose the closest answers. This is educational pattern recognition, not a diagnosis or emergency screening service.

Are any urgent warning signs present?

If any of these apply, seek urgent medical care now: contact your healthcare provider or go to urgent care or an emergency room. If symptoms seem life-threatening, call emergency services.

Severe trouble breathing, blue/gray lips, or very low oxygen New one-sided weakness, facial droop, inability to speak, seizure, or loss of consciousness New severe chest pain or pressure Unable to keep fluids down, very little urine, or signs of severe dehydration New severe confusion or difficult to wake None of these

1 What is different from baseline? Select all that fit Profound loss of energy or stamina Muscle heaviness, weakness, pain, or burning Brain fog, slowed thinking, or sensory overload Dizziness, a racing heart, or symptoms that improve when I sit or lie down Unrefreshing sleep or unusual sleepiness Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or difficulty eating Fever, chills, sore throat, cough, or other infection signs

2 How long has this been going on? Less than 24 hours 1–3 days 4–7 days More than a week

3 When did the decline begin? Suddenly, over minutes or a few hours During or immediately after an activity Later the same day or within 24 hours after extra activity About 1–2 days after extra activity I woke up worse without a clear activity link

4 Compared with your usual baseline, how large is the change? Noticeable, but I can still do most essentials I have had to reduce normal activities substantially I can do very little or need much more help than usual

5 What happened in the previous 72 hours? Select all that fit More physical activity than usual More cognitive, social, or emotional demand Heat exposure or overheating Poor or disrupted sleep Less food, fluids, or electrolytes than usual New infection symptoms or recent illness exposure A medication or dose changed Nothing obvious

Anything else you want saved with this episode? Optional; do not include names or contact details.

Important limits

A pattern summary is not a diagnosis.

“Mito crash” is everyday patient language. Similar episodes can have different causes, and more than one contributor can be present.

Sudden or severe change deserves extra caution. Follow your clinician’s sick-day or emergency plan when you have one.

Never stop medication from this result. A new medication association is a reason to contact the prescriber or pharmacist.

Does this feel like a mito crash?

What changed?

Your episode pattern

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A pattern summary is not a diagnosis.