Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) is an illness characterized by profound fatigue and exhaustion leaving you unable to carry out many of life’s basic responsibilities. The specific cause of CFS is unknown and yet there has been speculation that it could be caused by iron poor blood (anemia), low blood sugar (hypoglycemia), environmental allergies, or a yeast infection (candidiasis) which affects the entire body. There also appears to be a connection between the immune system and the central nervous system in relation to CFS.
Often CFS will begin after an incidence of a cold, bronchitis, hepatitis, mononucleosis, or an intestinal bug.Periods of high levels of stress have also been attributed to the onset of CFS.Chronic Fatigue Syndrome is diagnosed two to four times more often in women than in men. The increased incidence may be influenced by biological, psychological or social factors.
- Severe chronic fatigue that has lasted six months or longer
- Profound exhaustion and extremely poor stamina
- Inability to do less than half of what you are accustomed to doing because of the fatigue
- Trouble with short term memory or concentration
- Flu-like symptoms
- Trouble sleeping or sleep that is not refreshing
- Pain in the joints and muscles
- Sore throat
- Headaches
- Tenderness in lymph nodes
- Psychological problems such as depression, irritability, anxiety, panic attacks, and mood swings
- Weight changes without changes in diet
- Educate yourself about CFS
- Discover how to adjust your activities that may aggravate the illness.
- Pace yourself throughout the day physically, emotionally and intellectually.
- Establish a regular and manageable daily routine.
- Avoid unusual physical or emotional stress.
- Eat a balanced diet
- Get adequate rest.
- Exercise regularly and yet without causing more fatigue.
- Certain vitamins, coenzymes and minerals have been found to be beneficial to CFS:Coenzyme Q-10, iron, magnesium sulfate, melatonin, vitamins B12, C, A and zinc.
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