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Chronic fatigue syndrome

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Definition of Chronic fatigue syndrome

By Mayo Clinic staff
Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is a complicated disorder characterized by extreme fatigue that may worsen with physical or mental activity, but doesn't improve with rest. Although there are many theories about what causes this condition — ranging from viral infections to psychological stress — in most cases the cause is still unknown.
Because its symptoms are difficult to measure, CFS wasn't widely accepted as a real medical condition for several years. Today, however, doctors and researchers agree that this chronic condition should be taken seriously.
Although an underlying cause often isn't found, effective treatments for the signs and symptoms of CFS are available. Many people recover from chronic fatigue syndrome over time.

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New info on CFS

Started by Diana Parker Dec 9, 2009. 0 Replies 0 Likes

Here is some new info on CFS check it out!…Continue

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not crazy

Started by joy Brannon. Last reply by Diana Parker Nov 10, 2009. 1 Reply 0 Likes

I would like to know why- when we are treated like we are crazy when we go to the Dr.The first Dr i went to for my Fibro sent me to a Dr to tech me to breath right and to show me how to relax yes…Continue

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Comment by monasbody on April 22, 2012 at 10:35am: Fibro is horrible enough but this CFS is actually worse. After having everything for about 12 years. I started on a protein and veggie diet and vitamins and water. I have really noticed that it has helped. Believe me it's not cured but I can get out of bed for a while now.

Comment by MikefromsouthNZ on June 15, 2011 at 9:55pm: I have fibro plus CFS for almost 10 years now and I believe my chromic fatigue is a result from having fibro. I do all the rest and therapy but I sometimes get sick and tired of being just tired most days... If not for my Christian faith I don't know if I would have got this far?

Comment by Diana Parker on November 10, 2009 at 10:33am: I have been waking up more sleepy than when I went to bed, a reason why I have not been around much. I can't think to write! It is driving me crazy feeling so tired.

Comment by Diana Parker on November 5, 2009 at 4:22pm: Through out the years I have had to terrorize people to make them let me sleep, seems crazy but sometimes lack of sleep can make you moody. At least it worked. You are luck you hubby understands. I have not moved off the sofa today, just so so tired, just dragging today.

Comment by Jennie McDuffie on November 5, 2009 at 4:15pm: I so do understand not sleeping and falling asleep at any time....i am the same.....i hate it..between the not getting comfortable and gritting my teeth and the headaches.....at least my hubby understands and when i do sleep wherever i am he lets me sleep

Comment by Diana Parker on November 5, 2009 at 4:09pm: I can't wake up today, nor can I sleep right! Ahhh

Comment by joy Brannon on November 5, 2009 at 2:28pm: I fall a sleep setting up but put me in the bed and i toss and turn all night i went out to eat with one of my fibro friends she was talking to me and my eyes closed for two Minute and i was a sleep .she said joy was you a sleep .well all i could say is i am so sorry,but thank god she has fibro to and understood.first time that had ever happen to me and i felt bad about it .

Comment by Diana Parker on November 4, 2009 at 2:15pm: That's for sure, It's like a never ending state of zombie!

Comment by sarah edwards on November 4, 2009 at 11:42am: Hiya Diana,
Me too, you feel like your asleep and awake at the same time, but you can open your eyes like, 100 times through each night, then when the morning comes round your like, wtf, I just got settled.

Comment by Diana Parker on October 28, 2009 at 10:07am: I have been blamed for the lazies too, I hate this feeling that just does not go away! If and when I ever doze off I call it a power nap, LOL to bad that power does not last long enough. When I sleep, it is like someone turning the light switch one and off (like little kids do) because my sleep is, doze-awake on and off all night.