Table 2 MSAS symptom burden score of older people who reported the symptom as present during the preceding week

Lack of energy

18

2.8

(±0.75)

Pain

17

2.9

(±0.62)

Dry mouth

16

2.7

(±0.92)

Feeling drowsy

14

2.1

(±0.67)

Difficulty sleeping

13

3.0

(±0.80)

Worrying

11

2.7

(±0.92)

Swelling of arms or legs

11

2.4

(±1.19)

Numbness/tingling in hands/feet

10

2.8

(±0.55)

Feeling bloated

10

3.0

(±0.47)

Shortness of breath

10

3.7

(±0.55)

Dizziness

10

2.2

(±0.81)

Problems with urination

9

2.8

(±0.82)

Feeling sad

8

3.0

(±0.65)

Cough

8

2.2

(±0.74)

Lack of appetite

7

2.3

(±0.64)

Feeling irritable

7

2.1

(±0.79)

Itching

6

2.4

(±1.10)

Feeling nervous

6

2.9

(±0.98)

Difficulty concentrating

6

2.6

(±0.61)

Diarrhoea

5

2.8

(±0.58)

“I don’t look like myself”

5

2.7

(±0.97)

Sweats

4

1.8

(±0.57)

Difficulty swallowing

4

3.0

(±0.98)

Mouth sores

4

2.5

(±0.71)

Changes in skin

4

1.3

(±1.14)

Constipation

4

2.2

(±0.91)

Problems with sexual interest/activity

3

2.0

(±0.91)

Weight loss

3

1.6

(±1.21)

Nausea

3

1.8

(±0.38)

Change in the way food tastes

2

3.0

(±1.41)

Hair loss

2

3.8

(±0.35)

Vomiting

0